Healthcare in Provincetown, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.5%
7.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.8%
2.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.2%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.6%
7.0pp 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
42.0%
Arthritis
36.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
13.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.4%
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
12.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.8%
Loneliness
27.4%
Lack of Support
20.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.8%
Mobility
14.2%
Cognitive
10.6%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
4.2%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
6.6%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
26.2 mi
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth | 26.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Cape Cod & Islands Community Mental Health Center | 33.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Falmouth Hospital | 40.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital | 42.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Good Samaritan Medical Center | 44.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Provincetown has an obesity rate of 28.5%, which is 7.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.8%, 2.7pp below the national average. About 3.6% of adults lack health insurance. 85.7% 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 3.3 out of 5.