Photo: T.S. Custadio aka ToddC4176 at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Bourne is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns
Bourne differs from Massachusetts on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 02542, 02532, 02559, 02534. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bourne
Massachusetts sets a high bar
Bourne is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns, but only 58% of the 279 Massachusetts towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Bourne is an older town
30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Massachusetts. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Bourne with the state. Conditions ↓
Bourne is an active town
Only 17.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 21.7% across Massachusetts. The town has 188 miles of trails across 75 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
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 Bourne’s likely range; Bourne’s figures come from ZIP codes 02542, 02532, 02559, 02534, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Bourne’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bourne is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns, #117 of 279 in Massachusetts. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 97% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 58%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Bourne’s median household income is $91,058; among the 9,840 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$114K), it’s healthier than 94%, about where its income would put it.
Most Massachusetts towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Bourne is healthier than 58% of graded towns, against 89% nationally.
Out of every 100 Bourne adults…
Bourne runs below MA on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Bourne is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Massachusetts. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Bourne as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Massachusetts
Share of adults, with the Massachusetts figure marked.
188 miles of trails across 75 parks and preserves
Care in and near Bourne
1 community health center in Bourne, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Bourne; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bourne adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
How Bourne adults are doing
About the same as Massachusetts on each measure.
1 in 3 Bourne 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.2% of Bourne adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Bourne and the towns around it
Bourne’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 6 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne | A | 26.6% | 7.7% | 11.4% | ZIP codes |
| Sandwich | A | 26.5% | 8% | 11% | ZIP codes |
| Wareham | B | 30.6% | 11.6% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| Buzzards Bay | — | — | — | — | |
| Sagamore | — | — | — | — | |
| Falmouth | A | 26.2% | 10.7% | 10.4% | ZIP codes |
| North Falmouth | — | — | — | — | |
| Bourne | — | — | — | — |
Buzzards Bay, Sagamore, North Falmouth and Bourne: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bourne adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bourne
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bourne is better than Massachusetts on 3 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Massachusetts figure falls inside Bourne’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bourne | MA | U.S. | vs MA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.1%11.8–16.7 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10.1–13.4 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.4–18.9 | 16.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.6%21.9–31.7 | 27.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 7.7%6.6–8.9 | 9.8% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.3%26.2–32.4 | 30.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.9%28.6–35.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 25.1%22.5–27.6 | 25.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.1–12.7 | 11.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.9–9.5 | 8.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.8–6.1 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.4%4.5–6.4 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.3–3 | 3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.5%8.4–12.9 | 11.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.4%8.9–14 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 17.2%14–20.7 | 21.7% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.2%16.2–22.4 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.7%27.8–37.9 | 33.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.6%3.5–6.1 | 5.2% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.7%76.5–82.6 | 80.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72%68.8–75.1 | 69.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.3%86.2–90.2 | 89.7% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.8%67.7–73.8 | 75.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.2%65.9–74.4 | 68.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.8%76.9–87.5 | 83.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24%20.8–27.4 | 23.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.6%29.3–38 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.9%20.3–27.5 | 23.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.1%8–12.6 | 12.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8–11.8 | 11.1% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.3–7.6 | 7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%5.6–8 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.2%8.7–13.9 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.6%21.8–29.6 | 27.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.8%8.3–11.5 | 11.6% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.4%11.3–15.8 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.2–6.8 | 6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3–3.9 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.5–7.7 | 7.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.2–3 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Massachusetts figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Bourne
Is Bourne a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bourne is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns: A for health, #117 of 279 in Massachusetts. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 94%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bourne?
CDC estimates 26.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.9% and 31.7%, against 27.7% across Massachusetts and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bourne?
Falmouth Hospital in Falmouth, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Bourne’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bourne have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.5–6.1%), against 5.2% across Massachusetts.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Bourne more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bourne.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.