Healthcare in Watertown Town, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 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
14.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.7%
Loneliness
33.4%
Lack of Support
20.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.8 mi
Mclean Hospital Corporation
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mclean Hospital Corporation | 1.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Mount Auburn Hospital | 2.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Arbour Human Resource Institute | 3.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Cambridge Health Alliance | 3.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Bournewood Hospital | 4.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
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.