Healthcare in Springfield, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.6%
3.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.3%
2.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.8%
2.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.7%
3.1pp above 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
33.7%
Arthritis
27.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.9%
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
21.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.3%
Loneliness
40.4%
Lack of Support
33.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.7%
Mobility
19.6%
Cognitive
21.3%
Hearing
6.9%
Vision
9.3%
Self-Care
6.3%
Independent Living
12.7%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.8 mi
Mercy Medical Ctr
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Medical Ctr | 1.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Holyoke Medical Center | 8.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital | 8.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | 16.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Manchester Memorial Hospital | 24.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Springfield has an obesity rate of 39.6%, which is 3.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.3%, 2.8pp above the national average. About 13.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.3% 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 2.5 out of 5.