Photo: ToddC4176 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Tyringham residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tyringham, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 01264, 01238. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tyringham
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Tyringham
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.5%), vs 8.5% across Massachusetts. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 5.8% across Massachusetts. Arthritis is also above the state: 36.1%, vs 25.4% across Massachusetts. In all, Tyringham runs above Massachusetts on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (Massachusetts 18%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Tyringham, and more people treating it
39.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Massachusetts 30.9%), but 83.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Tyringham keeps up with checkups
It beats Massachusetts on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.6% vs 80.9%) and dentist visits (74.4% vs 69.8%). 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 Tyringham’s likely range; Tyringham’s figures come from ZIP codes 01264, 01238, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Tyringham adults…
Tyringham runs below MA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Tyringham is an older town: 35% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Massachusetts. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Tyringham as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Tyringham adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
Care in and near Tyringham
No hospital or community health center in Tyringham 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 Tyringham; ≈ 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.
18 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
How Tyringham adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Tyringham does better than Massachusetts.
3 in 10 Tyringham 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.
8.9% of Tyringham adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Tyringham 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Tyringham adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Tyringham
Why doesn’t Tyringham have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tyringham.
What hospital is closest to Tyringham?
Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington, 10.3 miles in a straight line from Tyringham’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Tyringham?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CHP Lee Family Practice in Lee, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tyringham.
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.