Healthcare in Lunenburg, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.2%
4.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.9%
2.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.1%
1.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.6%
7.0pp below 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
37.6%
Arthritis
30.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.6%
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
16.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.9%
Loneliness
32.1%
Lack of Support
21.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.3%
Mobility
12.1%
Cognitive
12.7%
Hearing
6.6%
Vision
3.5%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
6.8%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.4 mi
Umass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals | 5.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Taravista Behavioral Health Center | 7.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Nashoba Valley Medical Center | 7.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Heywood Hospital - | 13.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Joseph Hospital | 17.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Lunenburg has an obesity rate of 31.2%, which is 4.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.9%, 2.4pp above the national average. About 3.6% of adults lack health insurance. 83.0% 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 3.0 out of 5.