Healthcare in Lawrence, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.2%
1.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.8%
2.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.2%
2.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
18.7%
8.1pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
33.4%
Arthritis
20.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.0%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
17.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.8%
Loneliness
36.4%
Lack of Support
29.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.7%
Mobility
16.8%
Cognitive
20.4%
Hearing
6.6%
Vision
9.5%
Self-Care
5.8%
Independent Living
10.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.6 mi
Whittier Pavilion
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittier Pavilion | 8.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Lowell General Hospital | 10.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington | 13.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Parkland Medical Center | 14.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| St Joseph Hospital | 15.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Lawrence has an obesity rate of 37.2%, which is 1.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.8%, 2.7pp below the national average. About 18.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.8 out of 5.