Photo: ToddC4176 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Savoy residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Savoy, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 01256. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Savoy
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Savoy
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 5.9% across Massachusetts. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.8% across Massachusetts. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3% across Massachusetts. In all, Savoy runs above Massachusetts on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Massachusetts 18%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Savoy
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.4%), vs 11.3% across Massachusetts. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Savoy, and more people treating it
36% of adults have high blood pressure (Massachusetts 30.9%), but 78.8% 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 Savoy’s likely range; Savoy’s figures come from ZIP code 01256, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Savoy adults…
Savoy runs above MA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Savoy is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Massachusetts. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Savoy as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Massachusetts
Share of adults, with the Massachusetts figure marked.
46 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Savoy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
Care in and near Savoy
No hospital or community health center in Savoy 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 Savoy; ≈ 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).
How Savoy adults are doing
About the same as Massachusetts on each measure.
1 in 3 Savoy 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.
15.8% of Savoy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Savoy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | — | — | — | — | |
| Cheshire | B+ | 31.4% | 10.9% | 13.2% | ZIP 01225 |
| Plainfield | — | — | — | — |
Florida and Plainfield: 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 Savoy adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Savoy
Why doesn’t Savoy have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Savoy.
What hospital is closest to Savoy?
North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation in North Adams, 8.9 miles in a straight line from Savoy’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Savoy?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CHP Adams Family Dental in Adams, 5.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Savoy.
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.