Healthcare in Wilmington, MA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

24.7%

11.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

25.5%

2.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.4%

3.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

3.2%

7.4pp 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

36.3%

Arthritis

25.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.3%

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

15.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.5%

Loneliness

33.2%

Lack of Support

20.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

24.7%

Mobility

10.0%

Cognitive

12.4%

Hearing

5.6%

Vision

3.1%

Self-Care

2.5%

Independent Living

6.4%

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

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.6 mi

Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington4.6 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5
Winchester Hospital7.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Melrosewakefield Healthcare9.2 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Lowell General Hospital11.0 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Mclean Hospital Corporation11.7 miPsychiatric

Wilmington has an obesity rate of 24.7%, which is 11.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.5%, 2.0pp above the national average. About 3.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.