Photo: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Popponesset residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Popponesset, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Popponesset. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Popponesset
Cancer and arthritis run high in Popponesset
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.9%), vs 8.5% across Massachusetts. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34.2%), vs 25.4% across Massachusetts. In all, Popponesset runs above Massachusetts on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Popponesset keeps up with checkups
It beats Massachusetts on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (86% vs 80.9%) and dentist visits (79.6% vs 69.8%). Checkups ↓
Popponesset is an active town
Only 15.1% 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 Popponesset’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Popponesset adults…
Popponesset runs below MA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Popponesset 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Popponesset
No hospital or community health center in Popponesset 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 Popponesset; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Popponesset adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Popponesset does better than Massachusetts.
3 in 10 Popponesset 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.
5.6% of Popponesset adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Popponesset 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Seabury | — | — | — | — | |
| Mashpee | A− | 26.6% | 10.6% | 10.9% | ZIP 02649 |
| Popponesset Island | — | — | — | — |
New Seabury and Popponesset Island: 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 Popponesset adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Popponesset
Why doesn’t Popponesset have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Popponesset.
What hospital is closest to Popponesset?
Falmouth Hospital in Falmouth, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Popponesset’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 Popponesset?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Cape Cod, Mashpee in Mashpee, 2.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Popponesset.
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.