Healthcare in Taunton, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.6%
2.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.8%
1.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.1%
0.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
4.3pp 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
36.3%
Arthritis
28.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.8%
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
20.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.8%
Loneliness
34.8%
Lack of Support
26.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.9%
Mobility
15.1%
Cognitive
17.4%
Hearing
7.0%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.3 mi
Brown University Health Morton Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University Health Morton Hospital | 1.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Taunton State Hospital | 1.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Sturdy Memorial Hospital | 10.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Southcoast Hospitals Group | 12.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Dr John C Corrigan Mental Health Center | 12.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Taunton has an obesity rate of 33.6%, which is 2.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 6.3% of adults lack health insurance. 81.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.