Photo: Marty Aligata · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Shelburne Falls residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Shelburne Falls, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Shelburne Falls. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shelburne Falls
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Shelburne Falls
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.2%), vs 8.5% across Massachusetts. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (34.2%), vs 25.4% across Massachusetts. COPD is also above the state: 7.8%, vs 5.9% across Massachusetts. In all, Shelburne Falls runs above Massachusetts on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Shelburne Falls, and more people treating it
37.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Massachusetts 30.9%), but 79.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Shelburne Falls keeps up with checkups
It beats Massachusetts on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.9% vs 80.9%) and cholesterol checks (92.4% vs 89.7%). 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 Shelburne Falls’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Shelburne Falls adults…
Shelburne Falls runs below MA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Shelburne Falls adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
Care in and near Shelburne Falls
No hospital or community health center in Shelburne Falls 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 Shelburne Falls; ≈ 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.
2.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Shelburne Falls adults are doing
About the same as Massachusetts on each measure.
1 in 3 Shelburne Falls 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.
12.1% of Shelburne Falls adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Shelburne Falls 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckland | A− | 25.6% | 11% | 11.6% | ZIP codes |
| Shelburne | A− | 25.7% | 10.9% | 11.6% | ZIP codes |
| Charlemont | A− | 25.7% | 11.1% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Shelburne Falls adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Shelburne Falls
Why doesn’t Shelburne Falls have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Shelburne Falls.
What hospital is closest to Shelburne Falls?
Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Shelburne Falls’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Shelburne Falls?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Drop in Center Franklin County in Greenfield, 7.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Shelburne Falls.
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.