Healthcare in Worcester, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.3%
0.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.3%
2.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.4%
0.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
1.9pp 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
32.7%
Arthritis
24.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.2%
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
19.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.3%
Loneliness
37.9%
Lack of Support
27.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.6%
Mobility
13.7%
Cognitive
18.4%
Hearing
5.8%
Vision
6.3%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
9.9%
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
1
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.6 mi
St Vincent Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent Hospital | 0.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Adcare Hospital Of Worcester Inc | 1.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Worcester Recovery Center And Hospital | 2.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Hospital For Behavioral Medicine | 3.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Llc | 9.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Worcester has an obesity rate of 35.3%, which is 0.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.3%, 2.8pp above the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 1 offers emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.