Photo: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Monomoscoy Island residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Monomoscoy Island, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Monomoscoy Island. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Monomoscoy Island
Cancer, arthritis and high blood pressure run high in Monomoscoy Island
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.6%), vs 8.5% across Massachusetts. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34.3%), vs 25.4% across Massachusetts. High blood pressure is also above the state: 35.9%, vs 30.9% across Massachusetts. In all, Monomoscoy Island runs above Massachusetts on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Monomoscoy Island keeps up with checkups
It beats Massachusetts on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (86.6% vs 80.9%) and dentist visits (80.8% vs 69.8%). Checkups ↓
Monomoscoy Island is an active town
Only 15% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 21.7% across Massachusetts. Habits ↓
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 Monomoscoy Island’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Monomoscoy Island adults…
Monomoscoy Island runs below MA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Monomoscoy Island adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
Everyday habits, side by side with Massachusetts
Share of adults, with the Massachusetts figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Monomoscoy Island
No hospital or community health center in Monomoscoy Island 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 Monomoscoy Island; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Monomoscoy Island adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Monomoscoy Island does better than Massachusetts.
1 in 4 Monomoscoy Island 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.
6.8% of Monomoscoy Island adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Monomoscoy Island 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seabrook | — | — | — | — |
Seabrook: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Monomoscoy Island adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Monomoscoy Island
Why doesn’t Monomoscoy Island have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Monomoscoy Island.
What hospital is closest to Monomoscoy Island?
Falmouth Hospital in Falmouth, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Monomoscoy Island’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 Monomoscoy Island?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Cape Cod, Mashpee in Mashpee, 2.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Monomoscoy Island.
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.