Photo: John Phelan · CC BY 3.0Where East Pepperell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for East Pepperell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Pepperell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Pepperell
East Pepperell keeps up with checkups
It beats Massachusetts on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (76.1% vs 69.8%) and cholesterol checks (91.4% vs 89.7%). Checkups ↓
Fewer East Pepperell adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Massachusetts. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
East Pepperell is an active town
Only 17.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 21.7% across Massachusetts. 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 East Pepperell’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Pepperell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.5% of East Pepperell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Everyday habits, side by side with Massachusetts
Share of adults, with the Massachusetts figure marked.
1.6 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 East Pepperell adults…
East Pepperell runs below MA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near East Pepperell
No hospital or community health center in East Pepperell 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 East Pepperell; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How East Pepperell adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, East Pepperell runs above Massachusetts.
1 in 3 East Pepperell 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.
East Pepperell 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Pepperell adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in East Pepperell
Why doesn’t East Pepperell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for East Pepperell.
What hospital is closest to East Pepperell?
Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer, 6.8 miles in a straight line from East Pepperell’s 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 East Pepperell?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Integreat Health in Nashua, 8.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Pepperell.
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.