Photo: Bestbudbrian · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Hancock residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hancock, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 01237, 01267, 01201. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hancock
Out of every 100 Hancock adults…
Hancock runs above MA on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Hancock is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Massachusetts. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Hancock as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Hancock
No hospital or community health center in Hancock 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 Hancock; ≈ 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.
75 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Hancock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
How Hancock adults are doing
About the same as Massachusetts on each measure.
1 in 3 Hancock 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.
12.5% of Hancock adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Hancock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield | B | 33% | 11.1% | 14.4% | CDC place |
| New Ashford | — | — | — | — | |
| Richmond | B+ | 30.7% | 11.6% | 11.9% | ZIP codes |
| Lanesborough | B+ | 31.6% | 10.7% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
New Ashford: 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 Hancock adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Hancock
Why doesn’t Hancock have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hancock.
What hospital is closest to Hancock?
Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, 6.0 miles in a straight line from Hancock’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 Hancock?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CHP Berkshire Pediatrics in Pittsfield, 5.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hancock.
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.