Healthcare in Swampscott, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.1%
8.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.7%
0.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.3%
2.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.3%
7.3pp 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
36.7%
Arthritis
27.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.2%
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
14.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.7%
Loneliness
28.8%
Lack of Support
19.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.0%
Mobility
11.0%
Cognitive
11.5%
Hearing
6.4%
Vision
3.4%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
6.4%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.4 mi
North Shore Medical Center -
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore Medical Center - | 4.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Northeast Hospital Corporation | 7.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Melrosewakefield Healthcare | 8.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | 11.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary - | 11.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Swampscott has an obesity rate of 28.1%, which is 8.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.7%, 0.8pp below the national average. About 3.3% of adults lack health insurance. 83.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.