Photo: Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger) · Public domainWithin Massachusetts, Milford is healthier than 11% of graded towns
Milford trails Massachusetts on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 01757. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Milford
Every town around Milford scores healthier
All six graded neighbors are ahead of Milford’s B, from Hopedale (A) to Hopkinton (A+). Around town ↓
Massachusetts sets a high bar
Milford is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns, but only 11% of the 279 Massachusetts towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Mental distress runs high in Milford
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (18.8%), vs 16.2% across Massachusetts. Depression is above the state too: 26.9%, vs 23.8% across Massachusetts. Mind & connection ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Milford’s lead shrinks
Milford is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns, but 37% of the 9,119 towns with similar household incomes ($72K–$120K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Milford
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (15.2%), vs 12.4% across Massachusetts. Utility shut-off threats (8.7% vs 7%) are higher too. 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 Milford’s likely range; Milford’s figures come from ZIP code 01757, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Milford’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Milford is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns, #250 of 279 in Massachusetts. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 78% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 21%).
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). Milford’s median household income is $96,365; among the 9,119 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($72K–$120K), it’s healthier than 37%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Milford and the towns around it
Milford’s Health Grade ranks 7th of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford | B | 33.2% | 10.2% | 14.3% | ZIP 01757 |
| Upton | A | 30% | 8.6% | 9.5% | ZIP 01568 |
| Milford | — | — | — | — | |
| Hopedale | A | 30.6% | 8.9% | 10.6% | ZIP 01747 |
| Bellingham | A | 25.5% | 8.9% | 11.6% | ZIP 02019 |
| Holliston | A+ | 24% | 8.4% | 8.6% | ZIP 01746 |
| Hopkinton | A+ | 22.5% | 7.5% | 7.5% | ZIP 01748 |
| Hopedale | — | — | — | — |
Milford and Hopedale: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
How Milford adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Milford runs above Massachusetts.
1 in 3 Milford 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.
17.4% of Milford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Out of every 100 Milford adults…
Milford runs above MA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Milford
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Milford, 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 Milford; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Milford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Milford adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Milford
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Milford is better than Massachusetts on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Massachusetts figure falls inside Milford’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Milford | MA | U.S. | vs MA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.9%16.9–21 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%13.1–16.2 | 12.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.8%17–20.7 | 16.2% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.2%29–37.6 | 27.7% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10.2%9–11.5 | 9.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33%30.3–35.8 | 30.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.9%32–37.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.4%25–29.8 | 25.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 13%11.7–14.4 | 11.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.8–9.3 | 8.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.5–6.7 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7%6.2–7.8 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.2%3–3.5 | 3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.2%10–14.5 | 11.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.3%12.4–16.1 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.9%22.1–27.9 | 21.7% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 18%15.7–20.5 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.3%31.4–38.9 | 33.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.5%5.6–7.5 | 5.2% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.3%77.8–82.7 | 80.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.7%64.8–70.2 | 69.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.6%87.2–89.9 | 89.7% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.8%71.1–76.5 | 75.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.7%63–70 | 68.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 84.6%80–88.1 | 83.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.9%24.1–29.7 | 23.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35.7%32.4–39 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.2%23.5–29 | 23.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.2%13.5–17.2 | 12.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13%11.5–14.6 | 11.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.7%7.7–9.9 | 7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.1%8.2–10.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.4%15.4–19.4 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.6%27.7–33.6 | 27.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13%11.5–14.6 | 11.6% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.4%14.7–18.1 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7 | 6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.3–5.2 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.7–9.5 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Milford
Is Milford a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Milford is healthier than 55% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #250 of 279 in Massachusetts. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 37%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Milford?
CDC estimates 33.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 29% and 37.6%, against 27.7% across Massachusetts and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Milford?
Milford Regional Medical Center in Milford, 0.0 miles in a straight line from Milford’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Milford have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.6–7.5%), 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 Milford more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Milford.
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.