Photo: User:Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0Within Massachusetts, Revere is healthier than 12% of graded towns
Revere differs from Massachusetts on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Revere. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Revere
Massachusetts sets a high bar
Revere is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns, but only 12% of the 279 Massachusetts towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Revere
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.7%), vs 12.4% across Massachusetts. Housing insecurity (18.3% vs 11.1%) and utility shut-off threats (10.9% vs 7%) are higher too. 22.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.1% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 10 working-age adults in Revere has no health insurance
10.2% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 5.2% across Massachusetts. Checkups ↓
More Revere adults lack emotional support
1 in 4 adults lack social or emotional support (26.8%), vs 23.4% across Massachusetts. Loneliness is above the state too: 38.7%, vs 34.2% across Massachusetts. Mind & connection ↓
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 Revere’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Revere’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Revere is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns, #245 of 279 in Massachusetts. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 94% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 30%).
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). Revere’s median household income is $86,969; among the 10,245 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$109K), it’s healthier than 50%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.3% of Revere adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Keeping up with care
Share of Revere adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
How Revere adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Revere runs above Massachusetts.
2 in 5 Revere 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.
Out of every 100 Revere adults…
Revere runs below MA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Revere
1 community health center in Revere, 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 Revere; ≈ 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.
6.6 miles of trails across 18 parks and preserves
Revere and the towns around it
Revere’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revere | B | 25.7% | 10.3% | 14% | CDC place |
| Saugus | — | — | — | — | |
| Saugus | B+ | 29.5% | 10.2% | 12.6% | ZIP 01906 |
| Chelsea | C | 28.7% | 11.5% | 15.3% | CDC place |
| Boston | A− | 23.4% | 8.6% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| Winthrop Town | A | 22.9% | 8.8% | 10.8% | CDC place |
| Nahant | — | — | — | — | |
| Nahant | A | 27.5% | 10.4% | 8.9% | ZIP 01908 |
Saugus and Nahant: 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 Revere adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Revere
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Revere is better than Massachusetts on 2 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Massachusetts figure falls inside Revere’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Revere | MA | U.S. | vs MA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.1%19.1–23.2 | 16.3% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.6–15.5 | 12.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%16.3–19.7 | 16.2% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.7%22.3–29.6 | 27.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.3%9.1–11.6 | 9.8% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29.1%26.6–31.8 | 30.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.2%32.4–38.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.1%20.1–24.3 | 25.4% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.3–12.6 | 11.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.9%6.3–7.5 | 8.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.4–6.5 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.6%6–7.3 | 5.9% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.2%3–3.4 | 3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.8%12.5–17.4 | 11.9% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14%12.4–15.7 | 11.3% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.5%25.5–31.8 | 21.7% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 19.7%17.4–22.2 | 17% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.2%30.7–37.8 | 33.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.2%8.9–11.6 | 5.2% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.7%75.1–80.2 | 80.9% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.7%58–63.5 | 69.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87%85.5–88.4 | 89.7% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.4%70.7–76.1 | 75.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.5%59–66.1 | 68.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.7%77–85.9 | 83.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.4%21.1–26.2 | 23.8% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.7%35.1–42.6 | 34.2% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.8%23.9–30 | 23.4% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.7%18.6–23.1 | 12.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.3%16.4–20.5 | 11.1% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.9%9.7–12.4 | 7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.6%10.5–13 | 7.6% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.3%20–24.8 | 14.1% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.1%27.3–33 | 27.3% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.4%12–14.9 | 11.6% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.7%15.2–18.4 | 13.7% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%5.4–6.3 | 4.1% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%8.2–9.9 | 7.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.7–4.4 | 3.1% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Revere
Is Revere a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Revere is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #245 of 279 in Massachusetts. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 50%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Revere?
CDC estimates 25.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.3% and 29.6%, against 27.7% across Massachusetts and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Revere?
Melrosewakefield Healthcare in Melrose, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Revere’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Revere have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.9–11.6%), 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 Revere 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 Revere.
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.