Wellness and Community Health in Suffolk County
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- Functional & Integrative Healthcare
- Nutrition & Food-Based Wellness
- Acupuncture & East Asian Medicine
- Ayurveda & Traditional Healing
- Herbal & Botanical Services
- Massage & Bodywork
- Movement, Rehabilitation & Physical Wellness
- Yoga, Meditation & Breathwork
- Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
- Health Coaching & Lifestyle Support
- Women's, Men's & Life-Stage Health
- Spas, Recovery & Thermal Wellness
- Longevity, Testing & Specialized Services
- Complementary & Spiritual Wellness
- Wellness Centers, Retreats & Destinations
- Natural Health Shops & Wellness Businesses
- Education, Events & Community
Cities in Suffolk County with listings
Local environmental health in Suffolk County
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Drinking water: local public water systems
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Environmental health trends (CDC Tracking)
Yearly indicators for the county and state from the CDC Environmental Public Health Tracking Network.
Community health · CDC PLACES
Suffolk County Health profile at a glance
Against the 10 largest other counties in the state it does not stand out on any lead measure.
Heart & circulation29.4%High blood pressureof adults in Suffolk County · about 1 in 3DetailsVs 10 largest other counties in the state: higher than 0 · alike 10 · lower than 0
Weight & metabolism25.2%Obesityof adults in Suffolk County · about 1 in 4DetailsVs 10 largest other counties in the state: higher than 0 · alike 9 · lower than 1
Mood & emotional wellbeing16.7%Frequent mental distressof adults in Suffolk County · about 1 in 6DetailsVs 10 largest other counties in the state: higher than 0 · alike 10 · lower than 0
Sleep34.7%Short sleep (under 7 hours)of adults in Suffolk County · about 1 in 3DetailsVs 10 largest other counties in the state: higher than 0 · alike 10 · lower than 0
Movement, joints & pain11.9%Frequent physical distressof adults in Suffolk County · about 1 in 8DetailsVs 10 largest other counties in the state: higher than 0 · alike 10 · lower than 0
Activity & fitness24.7%No physical activityof adults in Suffolk County · about 1 in 4DetailsVs 10 largest other counties in the state: higher than 3 · alike 7 · lower than 0
How to read these tiles
Each tile shows the lead CDC estimate for one wellness goal. The pill compares it with the reference area. The bar counts how many of the 10 largest other counties in the state it differs from clearly (95% intervals that do not overlap). These are comparisons, not rankings: CDC advises against ranking areas from modeled estimates, and colours carry no judgement of good or bad.
Compared with: Middlesex County, Worcester County, Essex County, Norfolk County, Bristol County, Plymouth County, Hampden County, Barnstable County, Hampshire County, Berkshire County. Full health profile.
Health profile: Suffolk County
Estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that describe the adults who live in this county, grouped by wellness goal. They give community context for the wellness services listed here. They are not a diagnosis, and they are not a measure of any provider.
17.9% Fair or poor health
of adults in Suffolk County · about 1 in 6
95% interval 15.3% to 20.5%.
34.7% Short sleep (under 7 hours)
of adults in Suffolk County · about 1 in 3
95% interval 31.2% to 38.5%.
16.7% Frequent mental distress
of adults in Suffolk County · about 1 in 6
95% interval 14.7% to 18.6%.
Suffolk County 95% interval county state
Heart & circulation
Wellness guidesBlood pressure, cholesterol, heart disease and stroke.
29.4% High blood pressure
of adults in Suffolk County: likely between 26.7% and 31.9%; age-adjusted, 2023
32.7% High cholesterol
of adults in Suffolk County: likely between 29.8% and 35.7%; age-adjusted, 2023
5.2% Heart disease
of adults in Suffolk County: likely between 4.6% and 5.8%; age-adjusted, 2023
88.4% Cholesterol checked
of adults in Suffolk County: likely between 86.6% and 90.2%; age-adjusted, 2023
Definitions and comparisons for this group
Adults with high blood pressure
29.4% of adults in Suffolk County have been told they have high blood pressure.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "High blood pressure among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
The largest other places (10 compared): Suffolk County is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 10, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Adults with high cholesterol (among those ever screened)
32.7% of adults in Suffolk County who have ever had their cholesterol checked have been told it is high.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults who have ever been screened. CDC PLACES measure: "High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
The largest other places (10 compared): Suffolk County is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 10, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Adults with coronary heart disease
5.2% of adults in Suffolk County have been told they have coronary heart disease or angina.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Coronary heart disease among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
The largest other places (10 compared): Suffolk County is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 10, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Adults who have had cholesterol screening
88.4% of adults in Suffolk County have had their cholesterol checked in the past 5 years.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Cholesterol screening among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
The largest other places (10 compared): Suffolk County is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 10, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Weight & metabolism
Wellness guidesDiabetes, obesity and food access.
25.2% Obesity
of adults in Suffolk County: likely between 21.6% and 28.9%; age-adjusted, 2023
10.1% Diabetes
of adults in Suffolk County: likely between 8.8% and 11.4%; age-adjusted, 2023
Definitions and comparisons for this group
Adults with obesity
25.2% of adults in Suffolk County have obesity (a body mass index of 30 or more, from the height and weight they report).
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Obesity among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
The largest other places (10 compared): Suffolk County is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 9, and clearly lower than 1. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Adults with diagnosed diabetes
10.1% of adults in Suffolk County have been told by a health professional that they have diabetes (not counting diabetes only during pregnancy).
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Diagnosed diabetes among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
The largest other places (10 compared): Suffolk County is clearly higher than 2 of 10, not clearly different from 8, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Mood & emotional wellbeing
Wellness guidesDepression, frequent mental distress, loneliness and support.
16.7% Frequent mental distress
of adults in Suffolk County: likely between 14.7% and 18.6%; age-adjusted, 2023
22.5% Depression
of adults in Suffolk County: likely between 19.9% and 24.9%; age-adjusted, 2023
37.2% Loneliness
of adults in Suffolk County: likely between 33.4% and 41%; age-adjusted, 2023
Definitions and comparisons for this group
Adults with frequent mental distress (14+ bad mental health days a month)
16.7% of adults in Suffolk County say their mental health was not good on 14 or more of the past 30 days (frequent mental distress).
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Frequent mental distress among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
The largest other places (10 compared): Suffolk County is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 10, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Adults ever told they have depression
22.5% of adults in Suffolk County have been told by a health professional that they have a depressive disorder.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Depression among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
The largest other places (10 compared): Suffolk County is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 10, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Adults who report loneliness
37.2% of adults in Suffolk County always, usually or sometimes feel lonely.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Loneliness among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
The largest other places (10 compared): Suffolk County is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 10, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Sleep
Wellness guidesShort sleep.
34.7% Short sleep (under 7 hours)
of adults in Suffolk County: likely between 31.2% and 38.5%; age-adjusted, 2022
Definitions and comparisons for this group
Adults sleeping fewer than 7 hours a night
34.7% of adults in Suffolk County sleep less than 7 hours a night.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2022; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Short sleep duration among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
The largest other places (10 compared): Suffolk County is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 10, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
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Movement, joints & pain
Wellness guidesArthritis, mobility and physical distress.
11.9% Frequent physical distress
of adults in Suffolk County: likely between 10.4% and 13.5%; age-adjusted, 2023
20.7% Arthritis
of adults in Suffolk County: likely between 18.7% and 22.7%; age-adjusted, 2023
11.6% Trouble walking or stairs
of adults in Suffolk County: likely between 9.9% and 13.3%; age-adjusted, 2023
Definitions and comparisons for this group
Adults with frequent physical distress (14+ bad physical health days a month)
11.9% of adults in Suffolk County say their physical health was not good on 14 or more of the past 30 days (frequent physical distress).
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Frequent physical distress among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
The largest other places (10 compared): Suffolk County is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 10, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Adults with arthritis
20.7% of adults in Suffolk County have been told by a health professional that they have arthritis.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Arthritis among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
The largest other places (10 compared): Suffolk County is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 9, and clearly lower than 1. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Adults with a mobility disability
11.6% of adults in Suffolk County have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Mobility disability among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
The largest other places (10 compared): Suffolk County is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 10, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Activity & fitness
Wellness guidesPhysical activity.
24.7% No physical activity
of adults in Suffolk County: likely between 21.1% and 28.2%; age-adjusted, 2023
Definitions and comparisons for this group
Adults with no leisure-time physical activity
24.7% of adults in Suffolk County did no physical activity or exercise outside of work in the past month.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "No leisure-time physical activity among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
The largest other places (10 compared): Suffolk County is clearly higher than 3 of 10, not clearly different from 7, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Aging, ability & independence
Wellness guidesDisability, hearing, vision, thinking, self-care and oral health.
26.1% Any disability
of adults in Suffolk County: likely between 22.8% and 29.5%; age-adjusted, 2023
Definitions and comparisons for this group
Adults with any disability
26.1% of adults in Suffolk County have at least one disability (hearing, vision, thinking, walking, self-care or living independently).
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Any disability among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
The largest other places (10 compared): Suffolk County is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 9, and clearly lower than 1. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Women's health screening
Wellness guidesScreening for women.
85% Mammogram
of women aged 50 to 74 in Suffolk County: likely between 80.8% and 88.6%; age-adjusted, 2022
Definitions and comparisons for this group
Women 50-74 who had a mammogram
85% of women aged 50 to 74 in Suffolk County had a mammogram in the past two years.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2022; women aged 50-74 years. CDC PLACES measure: "Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
The largest other places (10 compared): Suffolk County is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 10, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Prevention & check-ups
Wellness guidesRoutine check-ups and screening.
79.6% Yearly check-up
of adults in Suffolk County: likely between 77% and 82.2%; age-adjusted, 2023
60% Colon cancer screening
of adults aged 45 to 75 in Suffolk County: likely between 56.2% and 63.9%; age-adjusted, 2022
Definitions and comparisons for this group
Adults with a routine checkup in the past year
79.6% of adults in Suffolk County had a routine check-up with a doctor in the past year.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
The largest other places (10 compared): Suffolk County is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 10, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Adults 45-75 up to date on colorectal cancer screening
60% of adults aged 45 to 75 in Suffolk County are up to date on screening for colorectal cancer.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2022; adults aged 45–75 years. CDC PLACES measure: "Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
The largest other places (10 compared): Suffolk County is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 10, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Everyday habits
Wellness guidesSmoking and binge drinking.
11.6% Smoking
of adults in Suffolk County: likely between 9.4% and 14.2%; age-adjusted, 2023
Definitions and comparisons for this group
Adults who currently smoke
11.6% of adults in Suffolk County currently smoke cigarettes (they have smoked at least 100 in their life and now smoke every day or some days).
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Current cigarette smoking among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
The largest other places (10 compared): Suffolk County is clearly higher than 0 of 10, not clearly different from 10, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Overall health
Wellness guidesSelf-rated health and cancer.
17.9% Fair or poor health
of adults in Suffolk County: likely between 15.3% and 20.5%; age-adjusted, 2023
Definitions and comparisons for this group
Adults who rate their health as fair or poor
17.9% of adults in Suffolk County rate their own health as fair or poor.
Age-adjusted estimate, data year 2023; adults. CDC PLACES measure: "Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults". Self-reported in the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey and modeled to local areas. See the CDC PLACES measure definitions for the exact survey question.
The largest other places (10 compared): Suffolk County is clearly higher than 1 of 10, not clearly different from 9, and clearly lower than 0. Counts of clear differences only; this is not a ranking.
Access to care: primary care (county-level)
County-level information for Suffolk County, not specific to Suffolk County.
HRSA currently lists 18 primary care professional shortage-area designations that include part or all of Suffolk County (2 population groups, 16 facilities). The highest HRSA priority score among them is 19 (a higher score means a higher federal priority).
A designation is a federal policy finding about a shortage under a formula. It is not a count of providers, it can cover only part of a county, one population group or one facility, and it says nothing about any provider listed on this page. Most recent HRSA update among these: 2026-07-06.
Access to care: mental health (county-level)
County-level information for Suffolk County, not specific to Suffolk County.
HRSA currently lists 17 mental health professional shortage-area designations that include part or all of Suffolk County (1 population group, 16 facilities). The highest HRSA priority score among them is 23 (a higher score means a higher federal priority).
A designation is a federal policy finding about a shortage under a formula. It is not a count of providers, it can cover only part of a county, one population group or one facility, and it says nothing about any provider listed on this page. Most recent HRSA update among these: 2026-07-06.
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Sources, method and dates
- CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, CDC, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. CDC PLACES 2025 release, county data; data years 2022 and 2023 (varies by measure); retrieved 2026-11-01.
- HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas, HRSA. HRSA Mental health HPSA designations, downloaded 2026-11-01; data years current designations; retrieved 2026-11-01.
- HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas, HRSA. HRSA Primary care HPSA designations, downloaded 2026-11-01; data years current designations; retrieved 2026-11-01.
- These are modeled estimates, not counts of people. CDC PLACES builds them from a national telephone survey (BRFSS) and Census data, so every number carries a margin of uncertainty.
- Age-adjusted estimates remove the effect of age, which makes comparing areas fairer.
- Other-city comparisons use the largest other places in the same state (by Census population in the CDC file) and count how many differ clearly from this place. They are not a ranking and not an average.
- We call one estimate higher or lower than another only when their intervals do not overlap. We do not rank areas, combine measures into a score, or describe changes between data releases as trends. Colours carry no judgement of good or bad.
- These statistics describe communities. They do not show that any wellness service works for a condition, and a health condition in an area is not caused by the providers or the places named here.
Reviewed by AlternativeMed staff: 2026-11-01.