Where North Falmouth residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for North Falmouth, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Falmouth. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Falmouth
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in North Falmouth
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.8%), vs 8.5% across Massachusetts. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.5%), vs 25.4% across Massachusetts. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.2%, vs 5.8% across Massachusetts. In all, North Falmouth runs above Massachusetts on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (Massachusetts 18%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
North Falmouth keeps up with checkups
It beats Massachusetts on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (86.8% vs 80.9%) and dentist visits (79.7% vs 69.8%). Checkups ↓
North Falmouth is an active town
Only 14.9% 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 North Falmouth’s likely range.
Out of every 100 North Falmouth adults…
North Falmouth runs below MA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
North Falmouth is an older town: 35% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Massachusetts. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in North Falmouth as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Falmouth 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.
7 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Care in and near North Falmouth
1 community health center in North Falmouth, 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 North Falmouth; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How North Falmouth adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, North Falmouth does better than Massachusetts.
3 in 10 North Falmouth 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.
5.4% of North Falmouth adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
North Falmouth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Falmouth | — | — | — | — | |
| Falmouth | A | 26.2% | 10.7% | 10.4% | ZIP codes |
| Bourne | A | 26.6% | 7.7% | 11.4% | ZIP codes |
West Falmouth: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Falmouth adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in North Falmouth
Why doesn’t North Falmouth have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for North Falmouth.
What hospital is closest to North Falmouth?
Falmouth Hospital in Falmouth, 5.3 miles in a straight line from North Falmouth’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 North Falmouth?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Cape Cod - North Falmouth in North Falmouth, 0.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Falmouth.
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.