Photo: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 3.0Where South Ashburnham residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Ashburnham, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Ashburnham. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Ashburnham
Obesity runs high in South Ashburnham
1 in 3 adults have obesity (32.8%), vs 27.7% across Massachusetts. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in South Ashburnham is insured
Only 3.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.2% across Massachusetts. 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 South Ashburnham’s likely range.
Out of every 100 South Ashburnham adults…
South Ashburnham runs above MA on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of South Ashburnham 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 South Ashburnham adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
Care in and near South Ashburnham
No hospital or community health center in South Ashburnham 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 South Ashburnham; ≈ 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.
1.7 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
How South Ashburnham adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, South Ashburnham runs above Massachusetts.
1 in 3 South Ashburnham 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% of South Ashburnham adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
South Ashburnham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner | C | 35.8% | 12.1% | 16.5% | CDC place |
| Ashburnham | B+ | 32.7% | 10.1% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Ashburnham adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in South Ashburnham
Why doesn’t South Ashburnham have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for South Ashburnham.
What hospital is closest to South Ashburnham?
Heywood Hospital in Gardner, 3.2 miles in a straight line from South Ashburnham’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near South Ashburnham?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Greater Gardner Community Health Center in Gardner, 4.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Ashburnham.
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.