Photo: Doc Searls from Santa Barbara, USA · CC BY 2.0Within Massachusetts, Hull is healthier than 50% of graded towns
Hull differs from Massachusetts on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 02045. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hull
Massachusetts sets a high bar
Hull is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, but only 50% of the 279 Massachusetts towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Hull keeps up with checkups
It beats Massachusetts on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84% vs 80.9%) and dentist visits (75.3% vs 69.8%). Checkups ↓
Cancer, arthritis and high cholesterol run high in Hull
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.7%), vs 8.5% across Massachusetts. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.4%), vs 25.4% across Massachusetts. High cholesterol is also above the state: 41.5%, vs 35.4% across Massachusetts. In all, Hull runs above Massachusetts on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Massachusetts 18%), and cancer, arthritis and high cholesterol are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Hull 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 Hull’s likely range; Hull’s figures come from ZIP code 02045, 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 Hull’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hull is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, #138 of 279 in Massachusetts. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 90% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 72%.
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). Hull’s median household income is $115,485; among the 6,391 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($87K–$144K), it’s healthier than 76%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hull adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
Out of every 100 Hull adults…
Hull runs below MA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Hull is an older town: 26% 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 Hull as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.1% of Hull adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Care in and near Hull
1 community health center in Hull, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Hull; ≈ 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.
2.5 miles of trails across 26 parks and preserves
How Hull adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Hull does better than Massachusetts.
3 in 10 Hull 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.
Hull and the towns around it
Hull’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | A | 28.3% | 10.5% | 10.4% | ZIP 02045 |
| Hull | — | — | — | — | |
| Hingham | A+ | 25% | 8.6% | 7.3% | ZIP 02043 |
| Cohasset | A+ | 22.6% | 7.8% | 7.1% | ZIP 02025 |
| Quincy | A | 22.9% | 10.1% | 11% | CDC place |
| Boston | A− | 23.4% | 8.6% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| Weymouth Town | A | 25.5% | 9.3% | 11.3% | CDC place |
Hull: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hull adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hull
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hull is better than Massachusetts on 15 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Massachusetts figure falls inside Hull’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hull | MA | U.S. | vs MA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.3%12.1–16.5 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11–14.4 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13–16.9 | 16.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.3%23.5–32.6 | 27.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9–12.1 | 9.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.1%30.4–37.1 | 30.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.5%37.7–44.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 30.4%27.3–33.3 | 25.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.4–13.2 | 11.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.7%10.7–12.8 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%5.9–7.5 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.6%5.6–7.7 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.1%5.8–8.9 | 11.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.4%8.3–12.5 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.3%15.2–21.6 | 21.7% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%13.9–18.7 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.6%28.1–36 | 33.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.2%2.5–3.9 | 5.2% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 84%81.4–86.1 | 80.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.3%72.9–77.9 | 69.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92.9%91.7–93.8 | 89.7% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.7%76.5–82.2 | 75.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 76.2%73.2–79.7 | 68.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 87.6%84.2–91.2 | 83.7% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.6%20.4–26.5 | 23.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.3%26.8–34 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.1%17.5–23 | 23.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.9%6.4–9.8 | 12.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.7%6.4–9.2 | 11.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.9%4.1–5.8 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.1%4.4–6 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.1%7.3–11.3 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28%24.3–31.6 | 27.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.9%10–13.6 | 11.6% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.8%10.2–13.5 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.2–8 | 6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3–3.9 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.4–7.2 | 7.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.5–3.3 | 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 Hull
Is Hull a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hull is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns: A for health, #138 of 279 in Massachusetts. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 76%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hull?
CDC estimates 28.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.5% and 32.6%, against 27.7% across Massachusetts and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hull?
Tufts Medical Center in Boston, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Hull’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hull have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 2.5–3.9%), 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 Hull 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 Hull.
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.