Healthcare in South Yarmouth, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.7%
8.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.4%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.1%
0.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
6.1pp 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
39.2%
Arthritis
35.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.4%
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
15.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.4%
Loneliness
31.9%
Lack of Support
23.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.0%
Mobility
15.2%
Cognitive
13.2%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
8.0%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
21.5 mi
Cape Cod & Islands Community Mental Health Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Cod & Islands Community Mental Health Center | 21.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Falmouth Hospital | 23.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Martha'S Vineyard Hospital Inc | 24.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | 26.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth | 26.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
South Yarmouth has an obesity rate of 27.7%, which is 8.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.4%, near the national average. About 4.5% of adults lack health insurance. 84.5% 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 4.0 out of 5.