Photo: John Phelan · CC BY 3.0Where Marion Center residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Marion Center, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Marion Center. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marion Center
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Marion Center
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.9%), vs 8.5% across Massachusetts. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 5.8% across Massachusetts. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.3%, vs 25.4% across Massachusetts. In all, Marion Center runs above Massachusetts on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Marion Center, and more people treating it
36.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Massachusetts 30.9%), but 81.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Marion Center keeps up with checkups
It beats Massachusetts on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.6% vs 80.9%) and dentist visits (74.9% vs 69.8%). 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 Marion Center’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Marion Center adults…
Marion Center runs above MA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Marion Center adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
Care in and near Marion Center
No hospital or community health center in Marion Center 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 Marion Center; ≈ 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Marion Center adults are doing
About the same as Massachusetts on each measure.
1 in 3 Marion Center 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.
9.6% of Marion Center adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Marion Center and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Marion Center adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Marion Center
Why doesn’t Marion Center have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Marion Center.
What hospital is closest to Marion Center?
Falmouth Hospital in Falmouth, 11.4 miles in a straight line from Marion Center’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 Marion Center?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Cape Cod - North Falmouth in North Falmouth, 8.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Marion Center.
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.