Photo: John Phelan · CC BY 3.0Within Massachusetts, Southwick is healthier than 21% of graded towns
Southwick differs from Massachusetts on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 01077. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Southwick
Massachusetts sets a high bar
Southwick is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns, but only 21% of the 279 Massachusetts towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Southwick’s lead shrinks
Southwick is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns, but 34% of the 5,685 towns with similar household incomes ($90K–$151K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Southwick
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.5% across Massachusetts. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.6%), vs 25.4% across Massachusetts. In all, Southwick runs above Massachusetts on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Southwick adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and getting around all run below Massachusetts. 1 in 10 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 Southwick’s likely range; Southwick’s figures come from ZIP code 01077, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Southwick’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Southwick is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns, #221 of 279 in Massachusetts. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 79% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 49%).
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). Southwick’s median household income is $120,462; among the 5,685 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($90K–$151K), it’s healthier than 34%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Southwick adults…
Southwick runs above MA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.4% of Southwick adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Care in and near Southwick
No hospital or community health center in Southwick 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 Southwick; ≈ 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.
33 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Southwick adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
How Southwick adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Southwick runs above Massachusetts.
1 in 3 Southwick 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.
Southwick and the towns around it
Southwick’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwick | B+ | 31.3% | 10.2% | 12.7% | ZIP 01077 |
| Agawam Town | B+ | 31.5% | 10.4% | 12.7% | CDC place |
| Granville | B+ | 31.4% | 10.3% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
| Westfield | B | 31.6% | 10.1% | 13.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Southwick adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Southwick
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Southwick is better than Massachusetts on 6 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Massachusetts figure falls inside Southwick’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Southwick | MA | U.S. | vs MA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17%14.7–19.8 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.4–16.1 | 12.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%15.1–19.2 | 16.2% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.3%26.7–36.1 | 27.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.2%8.9–11.8 | 9.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.4%31.2–37.8 | 30.9% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%33.4–40.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.6%28.7–34.6 | 25.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.5%11.2–13.9 | 11.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.7%9.7–11.8 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%5.9–7.6 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.9%5.9–8.2 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.6%9.4–14.1 | 11.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.7%10.3–15.2 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23%19.5–26.9 | 21.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.9–20 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.8%28.7–37 | 33.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.7%3–4.6 | 5.2% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82%79.2–84.4 | 80.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 76.7%74.1–79.1 | 69.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.7%89.2–92.1 | 89.7% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.1%75.2–80.7 | 75.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.7%69.1–76.2 | 68.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.1%76.7–86.6 | 83.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.2%24.1–30.5 | 23.8% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.1%30.2–38.2 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.2%21.9–28.6 | 23.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.9%8.1–12.1 | 12.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.2%7.6–10.8 | 11.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.1%5.2–7.2 | 7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.4–7.4 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.4%10–15.1 | 14.1% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.6%26.9–34.6 | 27.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.7%11.8–16 | 11.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.8%12–15.9 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.2–7.9 | 6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.4–4.4 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.5–8.7 | 7.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.8–3.7 | 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 Southwick
Is Southwick a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Southwick is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #221 of 279 in Massachusetts. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 34%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Southwick?
CDC estimates 31.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.7% and 36.1%, against 27.7% across Massachusetts and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Southwick?
Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Southwick’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Southwick have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3–4.6%), 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 Southwick more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Southwick.
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.