Healthcare in West Springfield Town, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.3%
2.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
27.4%
3.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.2%
0.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
4.2pp 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
35.4%
Arthritis
29.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.3%
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
18.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.4%
Loneliness
36.2%
Lack of Support
27.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.5%
Mobility
15.1%
Cognitive
16.3%
Hearing
7.0%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
9.2%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.2 mi
Mercy Medical Ctr
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Medical Ctr | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Holyoke Medical Center | 6.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital | 6.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | 22.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Connecticut Behavioral Health Hospital | 24.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
West Springfield Town has an obesity rate of 33.3%, which is 2.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.4%, 3.9pp above the national average. About 6.4% of adults lack health insurance. 80.7% 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 2.3 out of 5.