Healthcare in Somerset, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.2%
6.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.0%
0.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.8%
2.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.8%
6.8pp 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
38.0%
Arthritis
29.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.7%
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
16.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.0%
Loneliness
31.6%
Lack of Support
22.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.4%
Mobility
12.8%
Cognitive
13.1%
Hearing
7.2%
Vision
3.7%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
7.3%
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
3.0 mi
Southcoast Hospitals Group
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southcoast Hospitals Group | 3.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Dr John C Corrigan Mental Health Center | 3.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Saint Anne'S Hospital | 4.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital | 10.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Brown University Health Morton Hospital | 12.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Somerset has an obesity rate of 29.2%, which is 6.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.0%, 0.5pp below the national average. About 3.8% of adults lack health insurance. 83.5% 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.