Healthcare in Watertown Town, MA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

23.4%

12.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.7%

1.2pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

7.3%

4.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

3.6%

7.0pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

33.6%

Arthritis

22.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.3%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

14.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.7%

Loneliness

33.4%

Lack of Support

20.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

22.5%

Mobility

8.5%

Cognitive

11.5%

Hearing

4.9%

Vision

2.9%

Self-Care

2.1%

Independent Living

5.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

2

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.8 mi

Mclean Hospital Corporation

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Mclean Hospital Corporation1.8 miPsychiatric
Mount Auburn Hospital2.3 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Arbour Human Resource Institute3.4 miPsychiatric
Cambridge Health Alliance3.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Bournewood Hospital4.0 miPsychiatric

Watertown Town has an obesity rate of 23.4%, which is 12.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.7%, 1.2pp above the national average. About 3.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.