Photo: John Phelan · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Southampton is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns
Southampton differs from Massachusetts on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 01073. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Southampton
Massachusetts sets a high bar
Southampton is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns, but only 65% of the 279 Massachusetts towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Southampton 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 (91.9% vs 89.7%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Southampton
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 8.5% across Massachusetts. Conditions ↓
Southampton is an active town
Only 17% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 21.7% across Massachusetts. The town has 32 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Southampton is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its A tops all four graded neighbors. The closest is Westhampton (A−). Around town ↓
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 Southampton’s likely range; Southampton’s figures come from ZIP code 01073, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Southampton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Southampton is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns, #100 of 279 in Massachusetts. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 97% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 76%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Southampton’s median household income is $123,125; among the 5,289 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($92K–$154K), it’s healthier than 81%, about where its income would put it.
Most Massachusetts towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Southampton is healthier than 65% of graded towns, against 91% nationally.
Keeping up with care
Share of Southampton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
Out of every 100 Southampton adults…
Southampton runs above MA on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Massachusetts
Share of adults, with the Massachusetts figure marked.
32 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Southampton and the towns around it
Southampton has the best Health Grade of the 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | A | 23.6% | 9.1% | 10.8% | ZIP 01073 |
| Easthampton | — | — | — | — | |
| Holyoke | D | 38.3% | 15% | 17.1% | CDC place |
| Montgomery | — | — | — | — | |
| Huntington | B+ | 26.7% | 10.8% | 14.1% | ZIP 01050 |
| Westhampton | A− | 24.8% | 9.7% | 12.1% | ZIP 01027 |
| Westfield | B | 31.6% | 10.1% | 13.3% | CDC place |
Easthampton: no CDC estimate of its own. Montgomery: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Southampton
No hospital or community health center in Southampton 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 Southampton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Southampton adults are doing
About the same as Massachusetts on each measure.
1 in 3 Southampton adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.9% of Southampton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Southampton adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Southampton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Southampton is better than Massachusetts on 9 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Massachusetts figure falls inside Southampton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Southampton | MA | U.S. | vs MA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.6%11.1–16.4 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.4–14.4 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.3–17.8 | 16.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 23.6%18.8–28.6 | 27.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.1%7.5–10.6 | 9.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.6%26.9–34.3 | 30.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.6%30.7–38.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.2%25–31.5 | 25.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.6–13.3 | 11.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.5–11.7 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.2–6.9 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6%4.8–7.3 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.6–3.4 | 3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.5%8.5–12.8 | 11.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.8%8.1–13.6 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 17%13.3–20.9 | 21.7% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%13.7–19.1 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.9%27.2–37.1 | 33.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.4%2.6–4.4 | 5.2% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.7%79.9–85.2 | 80.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.4%70.4–76.4 | 69.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.9%90.5–93.2 | 89.7% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.3%73.6–80.3 | 75.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.8%68.8–76.8 | 68.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.9%77.2–87.8 | 83.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.3%22.9–29.9 | 23.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.2%29–37.6 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.4%18.1–24.9 | 23.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.7%5.7–9.8 | 12.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.5%5.9–9.1 | 11.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5%4.1–6.1 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.5%4.5–6.5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.9%6.6–11.5 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25%20.9–29.3 | 27.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.7%8.6–12.9 | 11.6% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.2%10.1–14.3 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.4–7.2 | 6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.7–3.8 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.2–7.5 | 7.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.3–3.3 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Massachusetts figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Southampton
Is Southampton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Southampton is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns: A for health, #100 of 279 in Massachusetts. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Southampton?
CDC estimates 23.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 18.8% and 28.6%, against 27.7% across Massachusetts and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Southampton?
Holyoke Medical Center in Holyoke, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Southampton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Southampton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 2.6–4.4%), against 5.2% across Massachusetts.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Southampton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Southampton.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.