Healthcare in Plymouth, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.0%
6.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.5%
2.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.3%
1.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
6.1pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
38.2%
Arthritis
28.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.9%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
17.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.5%
Loneliness
33.5%
Lack of Support
23.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.3%
Mobility
12.9%
Cognitive
15.0%
Hearing
7.1%
Vision
4.2%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
7.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.5 mi
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Cape Cod & Islands Community Mental Health Center | 18.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital | 19.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Good Samaritan Medical Center | 21.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Brown University Health Morton Hospital | 23.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Plymouth has an obesity rate of 30.0%, which is 6.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.5%, 2.0pp above the national average. About 4.5% of adults lack health insurance. 81.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.