Photo: John Phelan · CC BY 3.0Where Gosnold residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gosnold, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 02543, 02713. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gosnold
Cancer and arthritis run high in Gosnold
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.2%), vs 8.5% across Massachusetts. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.4%), vs 25.4% across Massachusetts. In all, Gosnold runs above Massachusetts on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Gosnold keeps up with checkups
It beats Massachusetts on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.9% vs 80.9%) and dentist visits (77.4% vs 69.8%). Checkups ↓
Gosnold is an active town
Only 15% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 21.7% across Massachusetts. The town has 50 miles of trails across 11 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 Gosnold’s likely range; Gosnold’s figures come from ZIP codes 02543, 02713, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Gosnold adults…
Gosnold 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 Gosnold adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
Everyday habits, side by side with Massachusetts
Share of adults, with the Massachusetts figure marked.
50 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
Care in and near Gosnold
No hospital or community health center in Gosnold 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 Gosnold; ≈ 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).
How Gosnold adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Gosnold does better than Massachusetts.
3 in 10 Gosnold 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.
6.3% of Gosnold adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Gosnold 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth | A | 26.2% | 10.7% | 10.4% | ZIP codes |
| Woods Hole | — | — | — | — | |
| Aquinnah | — | — | — | — | |
| Dartmouth | B+ | 29% | 9.8% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
| Tisbury | A− | 26.4% | 10.3% | 12.3% | ZIP 02568 |
| West Tisbury | A+ | 24.5% | 9.2% | 8.8% | ZIP codes |
| Chilmark | A | 24% | 10.2% | 8.2% | ZIP 02535 |
Woods Hole and Aquinnah: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gosnold adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gosnold
Why doesn’t Gosnold have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gosnold.
What hospital is closest to Gosnold?
Martha's Vineyard Hospital in Oak Bluffs, 14.6 miles in a straight line from Gosnold’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 Gosnold.
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.