Photo: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0Where 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 05847. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lowell
Making ends meet is harder in Lowell
1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food (12.6%), vs 9.2% across Vermont. Housing insecurity (11% vs 8.6%) and no reliable transportation (8.1% vs 6.4%) are higher too. 16.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 11.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Lowell sleeps less
34.8% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 28.6% across Vermont. 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 Vermont figure falls outside Lowell’s likely range; Lowell’s figures come from ZIP code 05847, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.2% of Lowell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Everyday habits, side by side with Vermont
Share of adults, with the Vermont figure marked.
22 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Lowell adults…
Lowell runs above VT on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Lowell residents are 65 or older, vs 21% across Vermont. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lowell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Vermont.
How Lowell adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Lowell runs above Vermont.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden | B+ | 30.8% | 8.8% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| Albany | — | — | — | — | |
| Montgomery | C+ | 40.1% | 12.1% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Irasburg | B | 33.6% | 10.6% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Westfield | — | — | — | — |
Albany and Westfield: 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 (Vermont 26.4%). Thinking or memory 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?
North Country Hospital and Health Center in Newport, 16.8 miles in a straight line from Lowell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lowell.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Vermont 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.