Berkshire County

Berkshire County is located in far western Massachusetts, along the New York state border. The county includes 32 cities and towns and is known for its mix of small communities, rural areas, and cultural centers. Explore what the data tells us about youth health in Berkshire County, along with local research, strategies, and resources that help communities support young people.

Berkshire County

Berkshire County Data

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87% of 8th graders, 71% of 10th graders, and 59% of 12th graders took the survey.

  • Thank you to the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission, the Northern Berkshire Community Coalition, Railroad Street Youth Project, and participating schools, for surveying young people and sharing data. For more data, see their 2024 youth health survey results.
  • School districts: North Adams, Northern Berkshire Vocational Regional, Hoosac Valley Regional, Mount Greylock Regional, Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter, Pittsfield, Central Berkshire Regional, Lee, Lenox, South Berkshire Regional, and Berkshire Hills Regional

Understanding the Data

Not all students took the survey, so the results may not reflect everyone’s experiences. This is also data only from one point in time and could look different if students were asked again now. It should be used alongside other information to better understand what students are experiencing 


Student experiences may be shaped by many factors, including school and community conditions, racism, classism, ableism, heterosexism, and gender-based discrimination. When interpreting the data, we encourage users to consider the broader systems and environments that shape health and well-being. Learn more about Understanding the Data. 

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