Healthcare in Spencer, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.8%
near the national average
Depression Rate
28.2%
4.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.9%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
4.0pp 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
36.6%
Arthritis
30.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.3%
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
19.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.2%
Loneliness
35.9%
Lack of Support
25.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.0%
Mobility
15.5%
Cognitive
17.8%
Hearing
7.2%
Vision
5.4%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
9.8%
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
1
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.8 mi
St Vincent Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent Hospital | 9.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Adcare Hospital Of Worcester Inc | 10.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Hospital For Behavioral Medicine | 11.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Worcester Recovery Center And Hospital | 11.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Llc | 19.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Spencer has an obesity rate of 35.8%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 28.2%, 4.7pp above the national average. About 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. 80.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 1 offers emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.