Healthcare in Russell, MA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.3%

4.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

28.1%

4.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.9%

3.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

3.9%

6.7pp 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

34.1%

Arthritis

27.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.3%

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

18.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

28.1%

Loneliness

35.0%

Lack of Support

25.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.5%

Mobility

11.6%

Cognitive

14.2%

Hearing

5.9%

Vision

3.4%

Self-Care

2.8%

Independent Living

7.0%

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

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

11.2 mi

Holyoke Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Holyoke Medical Center	11.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital	11.2 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Mercy Medical Ctr	15.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Fairview Hospital	23.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓
Berkshire Medical Center	27.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓

Russell has an obesity rate of 31.3%, which is 4.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 28.1%, 4.6pp above the national average. About 3.9% of adults lack health insurance. 80.0% 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 2.8 out of 5.