Photo: John Phelan · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Hatfield is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns
Hatfield differs from Massachusetts on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 01038, 01088, 01066. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hatfield
Massachusetts sets a high bar
Hatfield is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns, but only 56% of the 279 Massachusetts towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and heart disease run high in Hatfield
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 8.5% across Massachusetts. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (6.9%), vs 5.8% across Massachusetts. In all, Hatfield runs above Massachusetts on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Hatfield 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 ↓
Nearly everyone in Hatfield is insured
Only 3.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.2% across Massachusetts. Checkups ↓
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 Hatfield’s likely range; Hatfield’s figures come from ZIP codes 01038, 01088, 01066, 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 Hatfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hatfield is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns, #123 of 279 in Massachusetts. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 97% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 70%.
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). Hatfield’s median household income is $89,005; among the 10,069 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($67K–$111K), 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 Hatfield is healthier than 56% of graded towns, against 89% nationally.
Out of every 100 Hatfield adults…
Hatfield runs above MA on 3 of 12 conditions. 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.
9.9% of Hatfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hatfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
Care in and near Hatfield
No hospital or community health center in Hatfield 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 Hatfield; ≈ 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.
41 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Hatfield adults are doing
About the same as Massachusetts on each measure.
1 in 3 Hatfield 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.
Hatfield and the towns around it
Hatfield’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatfield | A | 23.7% | 9.9% | 10.6% | ZIP codes |
| Hadley | A+ | 20.8% | 8.3% | 7.8% | ZIP 01035 |
| Whately | A | 25.2% | 10% | 11.1% | ZIP codes |
| Northampton | A | 23.1% | 8.9% | 9.5% | CDC place |
| Williamsburg | A | 23.8% | 9.6% | 10.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hatfield adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hatfield
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hatfield is better than Massachusetts on 8 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Massachusetts figure falls inside Hatfield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hatfield | MA | U.S. | vs MA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.7%12.1–17.6 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.9%11–15 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.1–17.2 | 16.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 23.7%19.2–28.7 | 27.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.9%8.4–11.6 | 9.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.7%29.1–36.2 | 30.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.8%32–39.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.2%27–33.5 | 25.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.6–13.4 | 11.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.6%10.4–12.8 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6–7.9 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.7%5.4–8.2 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%2.9–3.9 | 3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.6%7.8–11.9 | 11.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.6%8.2–13.2 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 17.9%14.3–21.8 | 21.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%12.9–17.9 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.1%26.5–36.3 | 33.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.6%2.7–4.8 | 5.2% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.5%80.8–85.9 | 80.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.4%67.4–73.5 | 69.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92%90.6–93.1 | 89.7% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79%75.9–81.8 | 75.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.7%70.9–78.4 | 68.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 83.9%78.5–88.6 | 83.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.1%22.7–29.6 | 23.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.8%28.5–37.3 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.8%17.6–24.2 | 23.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.2%6.3–10.4 | 12.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.6%6–9.2 | 11.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.3–6.3 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.8%4.8–7 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.9%7.5–12.6 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.9%22.8–31.2 | 27.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.1%9.9–14.5 | 11.6% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.3%10.4–14.4 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.2–8.2 | 6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.1–4.3 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%5.8–8.1 | 7.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.6–3.6 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Hatfield
Is Hatfield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hatfield is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns: A for health, #123 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 Hatfield?
CDC estimates 23.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 19.2% and 28.7%, against 27.7% across Massachusetts and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hatfield?
The Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc in Northampton, 5.2 miles in a straight line from Hatfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hatfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 2.7–4.8%), 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 Hatfield 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 Hatfield.
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.