Wayside, The · Photo: National Park Service Digital Image Archives · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Concord is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Concord differs from Massachusetts on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 21 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 01742. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Concord
Concord keeps up with checkups
It beats Massachusetts on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.2% vs 80.9%) and dentist visits (79.9% vs 69.8%). Checkups ↓
Concord has a five-star hospital
Emerson Hospital is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Concord
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 8.5% across Massachusetts. Conditions ↓
Concord is an active town
Only 15.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 21.7% across Massachusetts. The town has 125 miles of trails across 114 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
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 Massachusetts figure falls outside Concord’s likely range; Concord’s figures come from ZIP code 01742, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Concord’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Concord is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #21 of 279 in Massachusetts. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 98% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 94%.
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). Concord’s median household income is $195,350; among the 1,020 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($147K–$244K), it’s healthier than 88%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Concord adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
Care in and near Concord
1 hospital in Concord, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Concord; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Massachusetts
Share of adults, with the Massachusetts figure marked.
125 miles of trails across 114 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Concord adults…
Concord runs below MA on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
How Concord adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Concord does better than Massachusetts.
3 in 10 Concord 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6% of Concord adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Concord and the towns around it
Concord’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Concord adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Concord
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Concord is better than Massachusetts on 21 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Massachusetts figure falls inside Concord’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Concord | MA | U.S. | vs MA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.4%9.9–13 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.5%8.5–10.7 | 12.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.9–13.5 | 16.2% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 22.6%19.5–26 | 27.7% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.6%7.5–9.7 | 9.8% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.7%28.1–33.3 | 30.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.7%36.1–41.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 27.2%25–29.5 | 25.4% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.8–12 | 11.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.3%10.4–12.2 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%5–6.2 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.4%3.7–5.1 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–3 | 3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.3%4.3–6.3 | 11.9% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6.9%5.7–8.3 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15.4%13.3–17.7 | 21.7% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%14–17.6 | 17% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.7%24.7–30.7 | 33.6% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 2.7%2.2–3.3 | 5.2% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.2%81.2–85.1 | 80.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 79.9%78–81.7 | 69.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 93.8%92.8–94.6 | 89.7% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.2%74.5–79.8 | 75.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 75.2%72.5–77.7 | 68.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 84.6%81–87.8 | 83.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.2%20–24.6 | 23.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.2%27.1–33.1 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.8%15.7–19.9 | 23.4% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5.6%4.5–6.8 | 12.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.7%4.8–6.8 | 11.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.6%3.1–4.2 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.3%3.7–5 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6%4.7–7.3 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.6%20.3–25.1 | 27.3% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.5%8.2–10.8 | 11.6% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.3–6.7 | 6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.2%4.5–5.9 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.2%1.9–2.5 | 3.1% | 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 Massachusetts figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Concord
Is Concord a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Concord is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #21 of 279 in Massachusetts. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 88%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Concord?
CDC estimates 22.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 19.5% and 26%, against 27.7% across Massachusetts and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Concord?
Emerson Hospital in W Concord, 1.0 miles in a straight line from Concord’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Concord have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 2.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 2.2–3.3%), against 5.2% across Massachusetts.
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 Concord more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Concord.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Massachusetts 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.