Photo: ToddC4176 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Leyden residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Leyden, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 01337, 01301. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Leyden
Out of every 100 Leyden adults…
Leyden runs above MA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Leyden is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Massachusetts. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Leyden as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Leyden
No hospital or community health center in Leyden 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 Leyden; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Massachusetts
Share of adults, with the Massachusetts figure marked.
7.8 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Leyden adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
How Leyden adults are doing
About the same as Massachusetts on each measure.
1 in 3 Leyden 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.
13.3% of Leyden adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Leyden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colrain | A− | 26% | 10.5% | 13.1% | ZIP 01340 |
| Bernardston | A− | 25.9% | 10.8% | 12.7% | ZIP 01337 |
| Greenfield | B | 27.5% | 11% | 14.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Leyden adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Leyden
Why doesn’t Leyden have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Leyden.
What hospital is closest to Leyden?
Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Leyden’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Leyden?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Baystate Franklin Hospital in Greenfield, 7.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Leyden.
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.