Photo: Fletcher6 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Hamilton is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Hamilton differs from Massachusetts on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 01982. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hamilton
Hamilton keeps up with checkups
It beats Massachusetts on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (78.2% vs 69.8%) and cholesterol checks (92.1% vs 89.7%). Checkups ↓
Hamilton adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (28.5% vs 34.2%), frequent mental distress (13.6% vs 16.2%) and lack of emotional support (19.2% vs 23.4%) all run below Massachusetts. Mind & connection ↓
Fewer Hamilton adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Massachusetts. 1 in 14 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 Hamilton’s likely range; Hamilton’s figures come from ZIP code 01982, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Hamilton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hamilton is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #59 of 279 in Massachusetts. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 96% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 90%.
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). Hamilton’s median household income is $129,833; among the 4,564 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($97K–$162K), it’s healthier than 92%, about where its income would put it.
Most Massachusetts towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Hamilton is healthier than 79% of graded towns, against 96% nationally.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hamilton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
How Hamilton adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Hamilton does better than Massachusetts.
3 in 10 Hamilton 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.
7.9% of Hamilton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Out of every 100 Hamilton adults…
Hamilton runs below MA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hamilton
No hospital or community health center in Hamilton 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 Hamilton; ≈ 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.
62 miles of trails across 27 parks and preserves
Hamilton and the towns around it
Hamilton’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hamilton adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hamilton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hamilton is better than Massachusetts on 16 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Massachusetts figure falls inside Hamilton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hamilton | MA | U.S. | vs MA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.1%10.2–14.2 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11%9.5–12.5 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%11.9–15.4 | 16.2% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27%23.3–30.9 | 27.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.5%7.4–9.7 | 9.8% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.8%28.1–33.6 | 30.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%33.1–39 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.7%23.3–28.1 | 25.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.2–12.6 | 11.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.2%9.2–11.1 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%4.9–6.3 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.2%4.3–6.2 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.3–3 | 3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.5%6.1–9.2 | 11.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.8%6.9–10.9 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.6%14.7–20.6 | 21.7% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%14.2–18.7 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.9%29.1–37 | 33.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 2.7%2.1–3.4 | 5.2% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.7%80.3–84.9 | 80.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 78.2%75.8–80.4 | 69.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92.1%90.8–93.2 | 89.7% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.1%74.1–79.7 | 75.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.5%71.2–77.7 | 68.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 85.1%80.7–88.7 | 83.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.5%19.9–25.1 | 23.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.5%25.4–31.8 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.2%16.7–21.9 | 23.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.2%5.6–9 | 12.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.7%5.4–8.1 | 11.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.7%3.9–5.6 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.9%4.1–5.7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.9%6–10.2 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.6%19.6–25.7 | 27.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.5%8–11.2 | 11.6% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.7%9.1–12.4 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5.1–6.5 | 6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 2.9%2.5–3.3 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.6%4.8–6.6 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.1–2.9 | 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 Hamilton
Is Hamilton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hamilton is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #59 of 279 in Massachusetts. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 92%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hamilton?
CDC estimates 27% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.3% and 30.9%, against 27.7% across Massachusetts and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hamilton?
Northeast Hospital Corporation in Beverly, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Hamilton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hamilton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 2.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 2.1–3.4%), 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 Hamilton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hamilton.
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.