Photo: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 4.0Where North Pembroke residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for North Pembroke, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Pembroke. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Pembroke
North Pembroke is an older town
32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Massachusetts. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing North Pembroke with the state. Conditions ↓
Fewer North Pembroke adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Massachusetts. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
North Pembroke is an active town
Only 17.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 21.7% across Massachusetts. Habits ↓
Nearly everyone in North Pembroke is insured
Only 3.4% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.2% across Massachusetts. 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 North Pembroke’s likely range.
Out of every 100 North Pembroke adults…
North Pembroke runs below MA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
North Pembroke is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Massachusetts. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in North Pembroke as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.1% of North Pembroke adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Everyday habits, side by side with Massachusetts
Share of adults, with the Massachusetts figure marked.
1.9 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of North Pembroke adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
Care in and near North Pembroke
No hospital or community health center in North Pembroke 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 North Pembroke; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How North Pembroke adults are doing
About the same as Massachusetts on each measure.
1 in 3 North Pembroke 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.
North Pembroke 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke | A | 28% | 8.7% | 10.7% | ZIP 02359 |
| Norwell | A+ | 26.3% | 8.3% | 8.8% | ZIP 02061 |
| Hanover | A | 27.4% | 8.9% | 10.2% | ZIP 02339 |
| Marshfield | A | 28.1% | 9.7% | 10.2% | ZIP 02050 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Pembroke adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in North Pembroke
Why doesn’t North Pembroke 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 Pembroke.
What hospital is closest to North Pembroke?
South Shore Hospital in South Weymouth, 10.3 miles in a straight line from North Pembroke’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 North Pembroke?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Harbor Community Health Center-Plymouth in Plymouth, 9.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Pembroke.
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.