Where Hubbardston residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hubbardston, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hubbardston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hubbardston
COPD and heart disease run high in Hubbardston
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 7% across Michigan. In all, Hubbardston runs above Michigan on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Hubbardston
62.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 14.3% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Hubbardston
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.2%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. 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 Michigan figure falls outside Hubbardston’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Hubbardston adults…
Hubbardston runs above MI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hubbardston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
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Care in and near Hubbardston
No hospital or community health center in Hubbardston 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 Hubbardston; ≈ 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).
How Hubbardston adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hubbardston runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Hubbardston 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% of Hubbardston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Hubbardston and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hubbardston adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Hubbardston
Why doesn’t Hubbardston have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hubbardston.
What hospital is closest to Hubbardston?
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson in Carson City, 5.6 miles in a straight line from Hubbardston’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hubbardston.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Michigan 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.