Healthcare in Westfield, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.6%
4.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
28.5%
5.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.1%
1.8pp 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
34.4%
Arthritis
29.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.1%
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
19.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.5%
Loneliness
36.5%
Lack of Support
26.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.2%
Mobility
13.9%
Cognitive
15.9%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
8.6%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.7 mi
Holyoke Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holyoke Medical Center | 7.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital | 7.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Mercy Medical Ctr | 9.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Connecticut Behavioral Health Hospital | 24.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Francis Hospital & Medical Center | 25.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Westfield has an obesity rate of 31.6%, which is 4.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 28.5%, 5.0pp above the national average. About 5.1% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% 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 2.0 out of 5.