Photo: John Phelan · CC BY 3.0Where Montgomery residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Montgomery, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 01085, 01050. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Montgomery
How Montgomery adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Montgomery runs above Massachusetts.
4 in 10 Montgomery 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.
Out of every 100 Montgomery adults…
Montgomery runs above MA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Montgomery
No hospital or community health center in Montgomery 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 Montgomery; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Montgomery adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.1% of Montgomery adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Montgomery 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell | B+ | 31.3% | 9.1% | 12.8% | ZIP codes |
| Russell | — | — | — | — | |
| Westfield | B | 31.6% | 10.1% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Southampton | A | 23.6% | 9.1% | 10.8% | ZIP 01073 |
| Huntington | B+ | 26.7% | 10.8% | 14.1% | ZIP 01050 |
| Huntington | — | — | — | — |
Russell and Huntington: 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 Montgomery adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Montgomery
Why doesn’t Montgomery have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Montgomery.
What hospital is closest to Montgomery?
Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield, 6.6 miles in a straight line from Montgomery’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Montgomery?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Huntington Health Center in Huntington, 1.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Montgomery.
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.