Healthcare in West Swanzey, NH
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.9%
5.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.8%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.2%
1.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
2.6pp 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
33.5%
Arthritis
30.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.8%
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
16.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.8%
Loneliness
30.4%
Lack of Support
23.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.3%
Mobility
13.4%
Cognitive
13.8%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
7.8%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.9 mi
Cheshire Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire Medical Center | 6.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Brattleboro Memorial Hospital | 17.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Brattleboro Retreat | 17.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Monadnock Community Hospital | 19.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Athol Memorial Hospital | 21.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
West Swanzey has an obesity rate of 30.9%, which is 5.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.8%, near the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 74.5% 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 3.3 out of 5.