Where Lowell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lowell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04493. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lowell
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in Lowell
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 7.6% across Maine. Diabetes is also above the state: 13.5%, vs 11.2% across Maine. In all, Lowell runs above Maine on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Maine 22%), and COPD, heart disease and diabetes are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Lowell adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (28.8%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 25 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Lowell is short on primary care and mental health care
Lowell is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Maine figure falls outside Lowell’s likely range; Lowell’s figures come from ZIP code 04493, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Lowell adults…
Lowell runs above ME on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Lowell is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 22% across Maine. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Lowell as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
25 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Lowell
No hospital or community health center in Lowell 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 Lowell; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Lowell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Lowell adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Lowell 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.
16.9% of Lowell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Lowell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enfield | C− | 39.2% | 13.5% | 17.2% | ZIP 04493 |
| Burlington | — | — | — | — | |
| Passadumkeag | — | — | — | — |
Burlington and Passadumkeag: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lowell adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lowell
Why doesn’t Lowell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lowell.
What hospital is closest to Lowell?
Penobscot Valley Hospital in Lincoln, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Lowell’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 Lowell?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Han Enfield in West Enfield, 7.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lowell.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Maine 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.