Photo: David M. Green · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Onset residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Onset, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Onset. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Onset
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Onset
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 5.9% across Massachusetts. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 3% across Massachusetts. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.9%, vs 5.8% across Massachusetts. In all, Onset runs above Massachusetts on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Onset, and more people treating it
36.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Massachusetts 30.9%), but 79.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.4% statewide. 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 Onset’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Onset adults…
Onset runs above MA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Onset residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Massachusetts. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Onset adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
Care in and near Onset
No hospital or community health center in Onset 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 Onset; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Massachusetts
Share of adults, with the Massachusetts figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Onset adults are doing
About the same as Massachusetts on each measure.
1 in 3 Onset 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.
14.7% of Onset adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Onset and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Onset adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Onset
Why doesn’t Onset have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Onset.
What hospital is closest to Onset?
Falmouth Hospital in Falmouth, 12.6 miles in a straight line from Onset’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 Onset?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Cape Cod - Bourne in Buzzards Bay, 4.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Onset.
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.