Healthcare in Woburn, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.6%
10.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.3%
1.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.0%
2.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.4%
6.2pp 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
35.8%
Arthritis
25.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.8%
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
16.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.3%
Loneliness
34.7%
Lack of Support
22.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.9%
Mobility
11.1%
Cognitive
13.8%
Hearing
5.8%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
7.3%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.5 mi
Winchester Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester Hospital | 2.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington | 2.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Melrosewakefield Healthcare | 5.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mclean Hospital Corporation | 6.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Mount Auburn Hospital | 7.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Woburn has an obesity rate of 25.6%, which is 10.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.3%, 1.8pp above the national average. About 4.4% of adults lack health insurance. 79.9% 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 3.5 out of 5.