Where Cedar Crest residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cedar Crest, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cedar Crest. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cedar Crest
Cedar Crest keeps up with checkups
It beats Massachusetts on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (75.5% vs 69.8%) and cholesterol checks (91.6% vs 89.7%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Cedar Crest
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 8.5% across Massachusetts. Conditions ↓
Fewer Cedar Crest adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Massachusetts. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Cedar Crest’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cedar Crest adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
Out of every 100 Cedar Crest adults…
Cedar Crest runs below MA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.4% of Cedar Crest adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Care in and near Cedar Crest
No hospital or community health center in Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Massachusetts
Share of adults, with the Massachusetts figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Cedar Crest adults are doing
About the same as Massachusetts on each measure.
1 in 3 Cedar Crest 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.
Cedar Crest 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Harbor | — | — | — | — | |
| Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock | — | — | — | — |
Green Harbor and Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock: 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 Cedar Crest adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Cedar Crest
Why doesn’t Cedar Crest have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cedar Crest.
What hospital is closest to Cedar Crest?
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth in Plymouth, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Cedar Crest’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Cedar Crest?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Harbor Community Health Center-Plymouth in Plymouth, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cedar Crest.
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.