Healthcare in Rockport, MA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

27.3%

8.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.7%

1.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.8%

1.1pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

2.6%

8.0pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

41.5%

Arthritis

33.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

13.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.4%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

12.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.7%

Loneliness

27.2%

Lack of Support

18.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

26.7%

Mobility

12.8%

Cognitive

10.4%

Hearing

7.8%

Vision

3.5%

Self-Care

2.9%

Independent Living

6.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

13.5 mi

Northeast Hospital Corporation

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Northeast Hospital Corporation	13.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
North Shore Medical Center -	14.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Anna Jaques Hospital	18.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Whittier Pavilion	24.5 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Melrosewakefield Healthcare	25.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Rockport has an obesity rate of 27.3%, which is 8.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 2.6% of adults lack health insurance. 86.0% 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 3.0 out of 5.