Photo: John Phelan · CC BY 3.0Where Windsor residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Windsor, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 01270, 01026. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Windsor
Cancer and arthritis run high in Windsor
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 8.5% across Massachusetts. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.3%), vs 25.4% across Massachusetts. In all, Windsor runs above Massachusetts on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Windsor keeps up with checkups
It beats Massachusetts on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (73.4% vs 69.8%) and cholesterol checks (91.8% vs 89.7%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Windsor adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Massachusetts. 1 in 12 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 Windsor’s likely range; Windsor’s figures come from ZIP codes 01270, 01026, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Windsor adults…
Windsor runs below MA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Windsor 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.
10% of Windsor adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Care in and near Windsor
No hospital or community health center in Windsor 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 Windsor; ≈ 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.
31 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
How Windsor adults are doing
About the same as Massachusetts on each measure.
1 in 3 Windsor 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.
Windsor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield | — | — | — | — | |
| Dalton | A− | 30.6% | 10.2% | 12.4% | ZIP 01226 |
| Cheshire | B+ | 31.4% | 10.9% | 13.2% | ZIP 01225 |
| Cummington | — | — | — | — |
Plainfield and Cummington: 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 Windsor adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Windsor
Why doesn’t Windsor have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Windsor.
What hospital is closest to Windsor?
Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Windsor’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 Windsor?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CHP Adams Family Dental in Adams, 8.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Windsor.
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.