Photo: hhm8 · CC BY 2.0Where Boston residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Boston, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Boston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Boston
Out of every 100 Boston adults…
Boston runs below PA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Boston
No hospital or community health center in Boston 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 Boston; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Boston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
How Boston adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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.
Boston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Township | B | 31.9% | 12.2% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Versailles | C | 35% | 13.6% | 19.2% | CDC place |
| Greenock | — | — | — | — |
Greenock: 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 Boston adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Boston
Why doesn’t Boston have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Boston.
What hospital is closest to Boston?
UPMC Mckeesport Hospital in Mc Keesport, 3.1 miles in a straight line from Boston’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Boston?
15 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mckeesport Downtown Housing in Mckeesport, 3.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Boston.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Pennsylvania 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.