Photo: ScotteKane · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Turners Falls residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Turners Falls, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Turners Falls. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Turners Falls
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Turners Falls
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 5.9% across Massachusetts. 1 in 27 adults have had a stroke (3.7%), vs 3% across Massachusetts. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.1%, vs 5.8% across Massachusetts. In all, Turners Falls runs above Massachusetts on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Turners Falls
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.1%), vs 11.3% across Massachusetts. Habits ↓
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 Turners Falls’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Turners Falls adults…
Turners Falls runs above MA on 6 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.
3.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Turners Falls
No hospital or community health center in Turners Falls 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 Turners Falls; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Turners Falls adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
How Turners Falls adults are doing
About the same as Massachusetts on each measure.
1 in 3 Turners Falls 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.
19.3% of Turners Falls adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Turners Falls 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montague | B+ | 26.8% | 10.2% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Gill | A− | 25.9% | 10.5% | 12.7% | ZIP 01354 |
| Greenfield | B | 27.5% | 11% | 14.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Turners Falls adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Turners Falls
Why doesn’t Turners Falls have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Turners Falls.
What hospital is closest to Turners Falls?
Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield, 1.7 miles in a straight line from Turners Falls’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Turners Falls?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Burnham Street in Turners Falls, 1.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Turners Falls.
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.