Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0Within Massachusetts, Lenox is healthier than 33% of graded towns
Lenox differs from Massachusetts on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 01240, 01242. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lenox
Massachusetts sets a high bar
Lenox is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, but only 33% of the 279 Massachusetts towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Lenox
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14%), vs 8.5% across Massachusetts. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 5.8% across Massachusetts. Arthritis is also above the state: 35.7%, vs 25.4% across Massachusetts. In all, Lenox runs above Massachusetts on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 40% of residents are 65 or older (Massachusetts 18%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lenox, and more people treating it
38.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Massachusetts 30.9%), but 83.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 75.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Lenox keeps up with checkups
It beats Massachusetts on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.9% vs 80.9%) and cholesterol checks (93.1% vs 89.7%). Checkups ↓
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 Lenox’s likely range; Lenox’s figures come from ZIP codes 01240, 01242, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Lenox’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lenox is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, #187 of 279 in Massachusetts. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 90% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 57%.
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). Lenox’s median household income is $106,080; among the 7,720 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($80K–$133K), it’s healthier than 69%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Lenox adults…
Lenox runs above MA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Lenox is an older town: 40% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Massachusetts. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Lenox as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lenox adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
Care in and near Lenox
No hospital or community health center in Lenox 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 Lenox; ≈ 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.
36 miles of trails across 23 parks and preserves
How Lenox adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lenox does better than Massachusetts.
3 in 10 Lenox 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.
9.7% of Lenox adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Lenox and the towns around it
Lenox’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 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
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenox | A− | 28.4% | 11.4% | 9.9% | ZIP codes |
| Lee | A− | 29.3% | 10.4% | 10.6% | ZIP codes |
| Stockbridge | A− | 29.6% | 12.1% | 10.3% | ZIP codes |
| Richmond | B+ | 30.7% | 11.6% | 11.9% | ZIP codes |
| Washington | — | — | — | — | |
| Lenox Dale | — | — | — | — | |
| Lenox | — | — | — | — |
Washington and Lenox Dale: fewer than 1,000 residents. Lenox: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lenox adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lenox
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lenox is better than Massachusetts on 11 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Massachusetts figure falls inside Lenox’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lenox | MA | U.S. | vs MA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.7%14–19.9 | 16.3% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%11.8–15.8 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.2–15.7 | 16.2% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.4%23.3–33.6 | 27.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.4%9.8–13.3 | 9.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.3%34.3–42.1 | 30.9% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.2%36.3–44.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 35.7%32.1–39.2 | 25.4% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.1–12.7 | 11.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 14%12.7–15.5 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.9%7.9–10.3 | 5.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.7%6.4–9.3 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.7–4.9 | 3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.2%8.1–12.6 | 11.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.9%8–12.3 | 11.3% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.6%17.7–25.9 | 21.7% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.2%11–15.6 | 17% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.8%28.1–38 | 33.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.8%2.9–4.7 | 5.2% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 84.9%82.3–87.2 | 80.9% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.9%69.7–75.8 | 69.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 93.1%92–94.2 | 89.7% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.1%80.4–85.6 | 75.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 75.5%71.4–79.3 | 68.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.7%72–84.5 | 83.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%19.5–25.7 | 23.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.1%25.7–34.8 | 34.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.6%17.3–24.2 | 23.4% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.1%6.4–10 | 12.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.8%5.5–8.1 | 11.1% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.7%3.9–5.5 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.2%4.4–6.2 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.7%7.6–12.1 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.6%27.4–36 | 27.3% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.1%12.6–18 | 11.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.8%10.2–13.8 | 13.7% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.4%8.2–10.8 | 6% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.7–5.2 | 4.1% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.4–9.1 | 7.2% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%2.9–4.1 | 3.1% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Lenox
Is Lenox a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lenox is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #187 of 279 in Massachusetts. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 69%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lenox?
CDC estimates 28.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.3% and 33.6%, against 27.7% across Massachusetts and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lenox?
Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Lenox’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lenox have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 2.9–4.7%), 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 Lenox more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lenox.
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.