Photo: MarinelaK · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Aquinnah residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Aquinnah, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 02535. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Aquinnah
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Aquinnah
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.3%), vs 8.5% across Massachusetts. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.5%), vs 25.4% across Massachusetts. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.2%, vs 5.8% across Massachusetts. In all, Aquinnah runs above Massachusetts on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Aquinnah keeps up with checkups
It beats Massachusetts on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.1% vs 80.9%) and dentist visits (76.2% vs 69.8%). Checkups ↓
Aquinnah adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (28.1% vs 34.2%), frequent mental distress (13.1% vs 16.2%) and lack of emotional support (18.3% vs 23.4%) all run below Massachusetts. Mind & connection ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Massachusetts figure falls outside Aquinnah’s likely range; Aquinnah’s figures come from ZIP code 02535, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Aquinnah adults…
Aquinnah runs below MA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Aquinnah adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
How Aquinnah adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Aquinnah does better than Massachusetts.
3 in 10 Aquinnah adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Care in and near Aquinnah
No hospital or community health center in Aquinnah itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Aquinnah; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Massachusetts
Share of adults, with the Massachusetts figure marked.
7.8 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7% of Aquinnah adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Aquinnah and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Aquinnah adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Aquinnah
Why doesn’t Aquinnah have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Aquinnah.
What hospital is closest to Aquinnah?
Martha's Vineyard Hospital in Oak Bluffs, 15.3 miles in a straight line from Aquinnah’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Aquinnah.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Massachusetts figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.