Photo: Ascended Dreamer · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Lunenburg is healthier than 57%
Lunenburg trails Vermont on 18 of 31 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 05906. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lunenburg
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Lunenburg
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 6.5% across Vermont. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.3% across Vermont. Diabetes is also above the state: 12.3%, vs 8.8% across Vermont. In all, Lunenburg runs above Vermont on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Lunenburg
59.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 69.2% across Vermont. Among those 65 and older, 18.1% have lost all their teeth (Vermont 10.1%). Lunenburg’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More Lunenburg adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (27.5%), vs 18.9% across Vermont. There are 22 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Lunenburg is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Lunenburg is healthier than 28%. Against the 6,819 towns with similar household incomes ($40K–$66K), it’s healthier than 57%. Health Grade ↓
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 Lunenburg’s likely range; Lunenburg’s figures come from ZIP code 05906, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Lunenburg’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lunenburg is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 52% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 11%).
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). Lunenburg’s median household income is $53,125; among the 6,819 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$66K), it’s healthier than 57%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Lunenburg adults…
Lunenburg runs above VT on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lunenburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks 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
Care in and near Lunenburg
No hospital or community health center in Lunenburg 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 Lunenburg; ≈ 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).
How Lunenburg adults are doing
About the same as Vermont on each measure.
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.
16.7% of Lunenburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.3% across Vermont.
Lunenburg and the towns around it
Lunenburg’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lunenburg adults live with a disability (Vermont 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lunenburg
Share of adults, 39 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 31 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lunenburg is better than Vermont on 0 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Vermont figure falls inside Lunenburg’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lunenburg | VT | U.S. | vs VT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.4%19–26 | 14.5% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%14.9–19.6 | 12.5% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%15.9–20.5 | 15.9% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.9%28.4–43.8 | 28.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.3%10.5–14.2 | 8.8% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.7%34.2–43.1 | 31.4% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.9%32.7–41.6 | 32.1% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 33.9%30.1–37.7 | 27.8% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.2%10.8–13.8 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.4–11.6 | 9.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8%7.8–9.9 | 6.3% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.6%9–12.3 | 6.5% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.2–5.3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.1%14.9–21.8 | 10.1% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.2%15–21.7 | 11.2% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.5%22.4–32.6 | 18.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%12.5–18.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.2%28.3–40.9 | 28.6% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.1%6.2–10.5 | 6% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.1%73.3–80.6 | 76.1% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.1%55.1–63.2 | 69.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.3%83–87.3 | 85.9% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.1%75.7–81.9 | 76.7% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64%58.8–69.4 | 69.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.2%64–79.9 | 76.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.7%23.8–31.9 | 26.5% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21%18–24.2 | 22% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.6%10.3–13 | 9.2% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.3%9–11.7 | 8.6% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 5.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.7–8.3 | 6.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.7%14.9–18.7 | 11.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.5%29.5–39.3 | 26.4% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.1%14.4–19.9 | 11% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.2%13.9–18.6 | 12.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.1%8.9–11.3 | 7.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.4–7.1 | 4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.1%8.6–11.6 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2%4.5–6 | 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 Vermont figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Lunenburg
Is Lunenburg a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lunenburg is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lunenburg?
CDC estimates 35.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.4% and 43.8%, against 28.6% across Vermont and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lunenburg?
Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, 7.5 miles in a straight line from Lunenburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Lunenburg have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.2–10.5%), against 6% across Vermont.
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 Lunenburg more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lunenburg.
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. 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.