Healthcare in Saugus, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.5%
6.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.2%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.2%
1.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.9%
5.7pp 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
36.3%
Arthritis
27.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.3%
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
16.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.2%
Loneliness
32.3%
Lack of Support
23.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.8%
Mobility
12.8%
Cognitive
14.2%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
4.2%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
7.8%
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
2.5 mi
Melrosewakefield Healthcare
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melrosewakefield Healthcare | 2.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Winchester Hospital | 6.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | 7.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary - | 7.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| The Shriners' Hospital For Children - Boston | 7.7 mi | Childrens | — | — |
Saugus has an obesity rate of 29.5%, which is 6.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.2%, near the national average. About 4.9% 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 3.3 out of 5.