Photo: Dennisyerger84 · CC BY-SA 3.0Within Indiana, Lowell is healthier than 86% of graded towns
Lowell differs from Indiana on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lowell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lowell
Binge drinking is the habit Lowell doesn’t win on
20.8% of adults binge drink, vs 16.6% across Indiana, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Lowell looks healthier next to Indiana than next to the country
It’s healthier than 86% of the 589 Indiana towns we grade, but 65% of towns nationwide. Much of Indiana scores low on these measures. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Lowell adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Indiana. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Lowell
Lowell runs below Indiana on diabetes (10.4% vs 13%), stroke (2.9% vs 3.5%) and heart disease (5.7% vs 6.8%). Conditions ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Indiana figure falls outside Lowell’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Lowell’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lowell is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns, #84 of 589 in Indiana. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 77% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 42%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Lowell’s median household income is $84,024; among the 10,461 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$105K), it’s healthier than 67%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
1.2 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.7% of Lowell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Out of every 100 Lowell adults…
Lowell runs below IN on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lowell
No hospital or community health center in Lowell itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Lowell; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lowell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Lowell adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Lowell adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Lowell and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell | B+ | 35% | 10.4% | 15.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lowell adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lowell
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lowell is better than Indiana on 14 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Lowell’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lowell | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.2%15.1–19.5 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.5–14.6 | 13.8% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.6–19.5 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35%31.4–39 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 13% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.2%29.6–34.9 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.2%30.5–36 | 37.8% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 25.9%23.7–28.3 | 28.3% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.1–12.5 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.6–9.2 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.9%6.1–7.9 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.2%9.5–13 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.5%13.2–18 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.2%18.5–24.2 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.8%18.2–23.7 | 16.6% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40%36.7–43.2 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.9%5.7–8.2 | 8.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.3%74.5–79.9 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.8%60.1–65.4 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.6%84.9–88.4 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.4%72.7–77.9 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68%64.8–71.1 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78%73.4–82.1 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23%20.5–25.8 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.9%27.8–34.3 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.4%20.7–26.3 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.1%9.4–13 | 14.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.8%7.5–10.3 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.8–7.8 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.3–7 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.7%4.6–6.9 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.6%23.8–29.8 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.6%10.2–13.2 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.7%12.1–15.5 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 7.1% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 5% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%6.1–7.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.6–3.3 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Indiana figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Lowell
Is Lowell a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lowell is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #84 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 67%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lowell?
CDC estimates 35% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.4% and 39%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lowell?
Franciscan Health Crown Point in Crown Point, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Lowell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lowell have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–8.2%), against 8.9% across Indiana.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Lowell more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lowell.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Indiana figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.