Healthcare in Woods Hole, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
23.6%
12.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.8%
1.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.9%
3.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
2.8%
7.8pp 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
38.1%
Arthritis
31.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.4%
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
12.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.8%
Loneliness
29.0%
Lack of Support
18.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.1%
Mobility
10.6%
Cognitive
9.7%
Hearing
7.4%
Vision
3.0%
Self-Care
2.4%
Independent Living
5.4%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.5 mi
Falmouth Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth Hospital | 3.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Martha'S Vineyard Hospital Inc | 7.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Cape Cod & Islands Community Mental Health Center | 11.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth | 24.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Southcoast Hospitals Group | 26.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Woods Hole has an obesity rate of 23.6%, which is 12.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 2.8% of adults lack health insurance. 84.6% 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 4.0 out of 5.