Where Housatonic residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Housatonic, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Housatonic. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Housatonic
Cancer and arthritis run high in Housatonic
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 8.5% across Massachusetts. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.3%), vs 25.4% across Massachusetts. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Massachusetts 18%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Housatonic keeps up with checkups
It beats Massachusetts on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (76.1% vs 69.8%) and cholesterol checks (92.7% vs 89.7%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Housatonic adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Massachusetts. 1 in 13 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 Housatonic’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Housatonic adults…
Housatonic runs below MA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Housatonic is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Massachusetts. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Housatonic as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Housatonic adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9% of Housatonic adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Care in and near Housatonic
No hospital or community health center in Housatonic 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 Housatonic; ≈ 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.
1.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Housatonic adults are doing
About the same as Massachusetts on each measure.
3 in 10 Housatonic 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.
Housatonic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Barrington | A− | 29% | 10.6% | 10.2% | ZIP codes |
| Stockbridge | A− | 29.6% | 12.1% | 10.3% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Housatonic adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Housatonic
Why doesn’t Housatonic have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Housatonic.
What hospital is closest to Housatonic?
Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington, 3.8 miles in a straight line from Housatonic’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Housatonic?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CHP Great Barrington Family Health and Dental Center in Great Barrington, 2.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Housatonic.
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.