Healthcare in Waltham, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.0%
12.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.8%
1.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.5%
4.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
5.5pp 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
31.6%
Arthritis
19.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.1%
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
24.8%
Loneliness
36.6%
Lack of Support
22.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.1%
Mobility
8.7%
Cognitive
14.2%
Hearing
4.7%
Vision
3.6%
Self-Care
2.4%
Independent Living
6.9%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.2 mi
Mclean Hospital Corporation
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mclean Hospital Corporation | 3.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital | 4.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Mount Auburn Hospital | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham | 6.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Winchester Hospital | 6.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Waltham has an obesity rate of 24.0%, which is 12.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 5.1% of adults lack health insurance. 77.9% 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 4.0 out of 5.