Photo: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Tolland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tolland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 01034, 01008. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tolland
Cancer and arthritis run high in Tolland
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.5% across Massachusetts. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.9%), vs 25.4% across Massachusetts. In all, Tolland runs above Massachusetts on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Tolland 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 ↓
Nearly everyone in Tolland 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 Tolland’s likely range; Tolland’s figures come from ZIP codes 01034, 01008, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Tolland adults…
Tolland runs below MA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. 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.
12.1% of Tolland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tolland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
Care in and near Tolland
No hospital or community health center in Tolland 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 Tolland; ≈ 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.
20 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Tolland adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Tolland runs above Massachusetts.
1 in 3 Tolland 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.
Tolland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandisfield | — | — | — | — | |
| Otis | B+ | 30.7% | 11.2% | 12.6% | ZIP codes |
| Granville | B+ | 31.4% | 10.3% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
| Blandford | B+ | 31.6% | 10.7% | 13.4% | ZIP 01008 |
Sandisfield: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tolland adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Tolland
Why doesn’t Tolland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tolland.
What hospital is closest to Tolland?
Baystate Noble Hospital in Westfield, 12.5 miles in a straight line from Tolland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tolland.
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.