Where Devens residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Devens, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Devens. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Devens
Binge drinking is the habit Devens doesn’t win on
21% of adults binge drink, vs 17% across Massachusetts. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Obesity runs high in Devens
1 in 3 adults have obesity (32.9%), vs 27.7% across Massachusetts. Conditions ↓
Cancer and COPD are less common in Devens
Devens runs below Massachusetts on four chronic conditions, most of all cancer (5.8% vs 8.5%), COPD (4.5% vs 5.9%) and arthritis (19.8% vs 25.4%). 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 Massachusetts figure falls outside Devens’ likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Massachusetts
Share of adults, with the Massachusetts figure marked.
23 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Devens adults…
Devens runs below MA on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Devens
No hospital or community health center in Devens 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 Devens; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Devens adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
How Devens adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Devens runs above Massachusetts.
1 in 3 Devens 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.
13.8% of Devens adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Devens and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley | A | 27.3% | 9% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
| Ayer | — | — | — | — | |
| Shirley | — | — | — | — | |
| Ayer | A− | 26.7% | 9.4% | 12% | ZIP codes |
| Harvard | A | 29.7% | 9.7% | 9.2% | ZIP codes |
| Lancaster | A | 30.8% | 8.6% | 10% | ZIP 01523 |
Ayer and Shirley: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Devens adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Devens
Why doesn’t Devens have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Devens.
What hospital is closest to Devens?
Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Devens’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Devens?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Leominster Community Health and Urgent Care Center in Leominster, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Devens.
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. 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.