Healthcare in Williamstown, MA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

23.1%

13.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

26.0%

2.5pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

5.7%

6.2pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

3.7%

6.9pp 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

25.5%

Arthritis

17.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.3%

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

18.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.0%

Loneliness

38.5%

Lack of Support

23.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

24.8%

Mobility

7.2%

Cognitive

14.8%

Hearing

4.7%

Vision

3.0%

Self-Care

1.9%

Independent Living

6.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.5 mi

North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation	5.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center	11.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Berkshire Medical Center	18.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York	20.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital	28.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Williamstown has an obesity rate of 23.1%, which is 13.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.0%, 2.5pp above the national average. About 3.7% of adults lack health insurance. 76.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.