Healthcare in Townsend, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
26.7%
9.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.8%
3.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.1%
1.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.1%
6.5pp 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
38.4%
Arthritis
30.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.7%
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
16.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.8%
Loneliness
34.3%
Lack of Support
21.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.2%
Mobility
13.6%
Cognitive
14.5%
Hearing
7.0%
Vision
4.1%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
8.2%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.2 mi
Nashoba Valley Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashoba Valley Medical Center | 10.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Taravista Behavioral Health Center | 11.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Umass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals | 11.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Joseph Hospital | 13.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Southern Nh Medical Center | 13.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Townsend has an obesity rate of 26.7%, which is 9.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.8%, 3.3pp above the national average. About 4.1% of adults lack health insurance. 81.3% 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 3.0 out of 5.