Healthcare in Lowell, MA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

27.2%

8.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.5%

1.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.9%

1.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.2%

2.4pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

34.4%

Arthritis

22.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.4%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.5%

Loneliness

39.2%

Lack of Support

27.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.5%

Mobility

12.9%

Cognitive

17.8%

Hearing

5.7%

Vision

5.8%

Self-Care

3.9%

Independent Living

9.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.6 mi

Lowell General Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Lowell General Hospital	1.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
St Joseph Hospital	9.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Southern Nh Medical Center	9.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington	11.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Nashoba Valley Medical Center	13.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓

Lowell has an obesity rate of 27.2%, which is 8.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.5%, 1.0pp above the national average. About 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. 77.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.