Healthcare in Somerville, MA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

23.2%

12.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

26.6%

3.1pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

5.7%

6.2pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

4.4%

6.2pp 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

27.0%

Arthritis

15.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.6%

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

17.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.6%

Loneliness

37.0%

Lack of Support

21.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

22.0%

Mobility

6.7%

Cognitive

13.7%

Hearing

3.7%

Vision

3.0%

Self-Care

2.0%

Independent Living

6.1%

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

4.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.9 mi

Mount Auburn Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mount Auburn Hospital	1.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Cambridge Health Alliance	1.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Massachusetts General Hospital	2.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary -	2.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
The Shriners' Hospital For Children - Boston	2.5 mi	Childrens	—	—

Somerville has an obesity rate of 23.2%, which is 12.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.6%, 3.1pp above the national average. About 4.4% of adults lack health insurance. 75.5% 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 4.3 out of 5.