Where South Dennis residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Dennis, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Dennis. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Dennis
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in South Dennis
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.9%), vs 8.5% across Massachusetts. 36.6% of adults have arthritis, vs 25.4% across Massachusetts. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.3%, vs 5.8% across Massachusetts. In all, South Dennis runs above Massachusetts on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 36% of residents are 65 or older (Massachusetts 18%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in South Dennis, and more people treating it
39.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Massachusetts 30.9%), but 82.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
South Dennis keeps up with checkups
It beats Massachusetts on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.8% 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 South Dennis’ likely range.
Out of every 100 South Dennis adults…
South Dennis runs below MA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
South Dennis is an older town: 36% 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 South Dennis as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Dennis adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
Care in and near South Dennis
2 community health centers in South Dennis, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Dennis; ≈ 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.
19 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
How South Dennis adults are doing
About the same as Massachusetts on each measure.
1 in 3 South Dennis 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 South Dennis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
South Dennis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis | A− | 26.2% | 11.3% | 10.4% | ZIP codes |
| Yarmouth | A− | 26.5% | 10.8% | 11.1% | ZIP codes |
| East Dennis | — | — | — | — | |
| West Dennis | — | — | — | — | |
| South Yarmouth | — | — | — | — | |
| Yarmouth Port | — | — | — | — | |
| Dennis | — | — | — | — | |
| Dennis Port | — | — | — | — |
East Dennis, West Dennis, South Yarmouth, Yarmouth Port, Dennis and Dennis Port: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Dennis adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in South Dennis
Why doesn’t South Dennis 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 Dennis.
What hospital is closest to South Dennis?
Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, 7.2 miles in a straight line from South Dennis’ 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 Dennis?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ellen Jones Community Dental Clinic in South Dennis, 0.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Dennis.
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.