Photo: Zeete · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Mount Washington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mount Washington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 01258. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mount Washington
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Mount Washington
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.8%), vs 8.5% across Massachusetts. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 5.8% across Massachusetts. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.5%, vs 25.4% across Massachusetts. In all, Mount Washington runs above Massachusetts on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Mount Washington, and more people treating it
36% of adults have high blood pressure (Massachusetts 30.9%), but 81.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Mount Washington keeps up with checkups
It beats Massachusetts on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84% vs 80.9%) and cholesterol checks (93.5% vs 89.7%). 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 Mount Washington’s likely range; Mount Washington’s figures come from ZIP code 01258, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Mount Washington adults…
Mount Washington runs below MA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mount Washington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
Care in and near Mount Washington
No hospital or community health center in Mount Washington 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 Mount Washington; ≈ 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.
36 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
How Mount Washington adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Mount Washington does better than Massachusetts.
3 in 10 Mount Washington 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.
8.2% of Mount Washington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Mount Washington 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mount Washington adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mount Washington
Why doesn’t Mount Washington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mount Washington.
What hospital is closest to Mount Washington?
Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Mount Washington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Mount Washington?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CHP Barrington Ob-Gyn in Great Barrington, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mount Washington.
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.