Barnstable County
MassachusettsFIPS 25001
Pop. 228,9965 HospitalsSVI 0.13RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Barnstable County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 7.2% | 8.4% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 26.5% | 29.0% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 3.0% | 3.0% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 9.0 | 8.8 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,271.589 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
192
Primary Care Physicians
82.9 per 100k
406
NPs & PAs
175.2 per 100k
229
Dentists
412
Hospital Beds
1.8 per 1,000
$13,954.84
Medicare Per Capita
1818.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Barnstable County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.6% | — | |
| Obesity | 26.5% | — | |
| Depression | 22.8% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.1% | — | |
| COPD | 7.3% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 10.8% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.9% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.8% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.0% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 15.8% | — | |
| Disability | 28.6% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 19.0% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.0% | — | |
| Uninsured | 3.7% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.13
Socioeconomic Status0.15
Household Composition & Disability0.30
Minority Status & Language0.39
Housing Type & Transportation0.11
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Mental Health
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Barnstable County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Cod & Islands Community Mental Health Center | Pocasset | 16 | |
| Cape Cod Hospital | Hyannis | 259 | |
| Falmouth Hospital | Falmouth | 95 | |
| Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital - Cape Cod | East Sandwich | 60 | |
| Us Air Force Hosp | Falmouth | 50 |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.