Healthcare in Sharon, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
22.0%
14.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.0%
2.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.1%
3.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
2.4%
8.2pp 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
36.7%
Arthritis
25.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.0%
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
12.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.0%
Loneliness
29.9%
Lack of Support
20.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
19.9%
Mobility
8.1%
Cognitive
9.5%
Hearing
4.9%
Vision
2.5%
Self-Care
2.0%
Independent Living
4.5%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.8 mi
Norwood Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood Hospital | 4.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Good Samaritan Medical Center | 7.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Walden Behavioral Care, Llc | 8.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital | 9.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton | 10.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Sharon has an obesity rate of 22.0%, which is 14.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.0%, 2.5pp below the national average. About 2.4% of adults lack health insurance. 82.8% 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.