Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Washington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Washington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 01223, 01240. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Washington
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Washington
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.7%), vs 8.5% across Massachusetts. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 5.8% across Massachusetts. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.9%, vs 25.4% across Massachusetts. In all, Washington 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 Washington, and more people treating it
36.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Massachusetts 30.9%), but 80.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Washington adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Massachusetts. 1 in 11 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 Washington’s likely range; Washington’s figures come from ZIP codes 01223, 01240, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Washington adults…
Washington runs below MA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Washington is an older town: 35% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Massachusetts. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Washington as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Washington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.1% of Washington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Care in and near Washington
No hospital or community health center in Washington 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 Washington; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Massachusetts
Share of adults, with the Massachusetts figure marked.
71 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
How Washington adults are doing
About the same as Massachusetts on each measure.
3 in 10 Washington 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.
Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenox | A− | 28.4% | 11.4% | 9.9% | ZIP codes |
| Lee | A− | 29.3% | 10.4% | 10.6% | ZIP codes |
| Hinsdale | B | 31.8% | 11.1% | 14.2% | ZIP 01235 |
| Dalton | A− | 30.6% | 10.2% | 12.4% | ZIP 01226 |
| Becket | A− | 31.4% | 11.1% | 12.5% | ZIP 01223 |
| Pittsfield | B | 33% | 11.1% | 14.4% | CDC place |
| Middlefield | — | — | — | — | |
| Peru | — | — | — | — |
Middlefield and Peru: 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 Washington adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Washington
Why doesn’t Washington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Washington.
What hospital is closest to Washington?
Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, 7.8 miles in a straight line from Washington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Washington?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CHP Neighborhood Health Center in Pittsfield, 7.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Washington.
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.