Where Weweantic residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Weweantic, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Weweantic. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Weweantic
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Weweantic
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 5.9% across Massachusetts. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 5.8% across Massachusetts. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3% across Massachusetts. In all, Weweantic runs above Massachusetts on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Weweantic
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.5%), vs 11.3% across Massachusetts. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Weweantic, and more people treating it
37% of adults have high blood pressure (Massachusetts 30.9%), but 78.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.4% statewide. 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 Weweantic’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Weweantic adults…
Weweantic runs above MA on 8 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.
1 mile of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Weweantic adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
Care in and near Weweantic
No hospital or community health center in Weweantic 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 Weweantic; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Weweantic adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Weweantic runs above Massachusetts.
1 in 3 Weweantic 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.
18.8% of Weweantic adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Weweantic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | A− | 28.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% | ZIP 02738 |
| Wareham | B | 30.6% | 11.6% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| Wareham Center | — | — | — | — |
Wareham Center: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Weweantic adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Weweantic
Why doesn’t Weweantic have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Weweantic.
What hospital is closest to Weweantic?
Falmouth Hospital in Falmouth, 13.9 miles in a straight line from Weweantic’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 Weweantic?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Cape Cod - Bourne in Buzzards Bay, 8.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Weweantic.
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.