Where Siasconset residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Siasconset, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Siasconset. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Siasconset
Cancer and arthritis run high in Siasconset
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.9%), vs 8.5% across Massachusetts. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.4%), vs 25.4% across Massachusetts. Conditions ↓
Siasconset keeps up with checkups
It beats Massachusetts on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (73.4% vs 69.8%) and cholesterol checks (92% vs 89.7%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Siasconset 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 ↓
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 Siasconset’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Siasconset adults…
Siasconset runs below MA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Siasconset adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.6% of Siasconset adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Care in and near Siasconset
No hospital or community health center in Siasconset 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 Siasconset; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Massachusetts
Share of adults, with the Massachusetts figure marked.
9.1 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Siasconset adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Siasconset does better than Massachusetts.
1 in 3 Siasconset 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.
Siasconset 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 Siasconset adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Siasconset
Why doesn’t Siasconset have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Siasconset.
What hospital is closest to Siasconset?
Nantucket Cottage Hospital in Nantucket, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Siasconset’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Siasconset.
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.