How healthy is Devens?
Devens differs from Massachusetts on 12 of 40 measures. It has fewer adults who have had cancer (5.8% vs 8.5%) and fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth (9% vs 11.9%). Where it trails the state: more binge drinkers (21% vs 17%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Devens. How CDC estimates town health
Out of every 100 Devens adults…
Devens runs below MA on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Devens
No hospital or community health center in Devens 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 Devens; ≈ 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.
23 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Devens adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Massachusetts.
How Devens adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Devens runs above Massachusetts.
1 in 3 Devens 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.
13.8% of Devens adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across Massachusetts.
Devens 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Devens adults live with a disability (Massachusetts 27.3%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Not graded
CDC doesn't publish all seven estimates the grade is built on for Devens, so we show its figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for Devens
| Measure | Devens | Likely range | Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 32.2% | 29.6–35% | 30.9% | about the same |
| High cholesterol | 32.5% | 30.1–35.1% | 35.4% | better |
| Obesity | 32.9% | 29.1–36.9% | 27.7% | worse |
| Arthritis | 19.8% | 17.9–21.9% | 25.4% | better |
| Depression | 19.9% | 17.9–22.1% | 23.8% | better |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 9% | 7.3–10.7% | 11.9% | better |
| Asthma | 10.2% | 9.2–11.2% | 11.6% | better |
| Cancer (not skin) | 5.8% | 5.3–6.4% | 8.5% | better |
| Diabetes | 10% | 8.8–11.4% | 9.8% | about the same |
| COPD | 4.5% | 3.7–5.5% | 5.9% | better |
| Heart disease | 5.2% | 4.5–5.9% | 5.8% | about the same |
| Stroke | 2.6% | 2.3–3% | 3% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.2% | 9.8–14.8% | 11.3% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 21% | 18.8–23.5% | 17% | worse |
| Get no exercise | 21.1% | 17.9–24.4% | 21.7% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.5% | 32.7–39.8% | 33.6% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 78.2% | 75.7–80.6% | 80.9% | worse |
| Dentist visit | 69.2% | 66.6–71.5% | 69.8% | about the same |
| Cholesterol check | 88.1% | 86.3–89.7% | 89.7% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 66.3% | 62.5–69.7% | 68.4% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 84.7% | 80.7–87.8% | 83.7% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 69.8% | 66.6–72.7% | 75.4% | worse |
| No health insurance | 6.7% | 5.1–8.4% | 5.2% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 34.7% | 31.6–38.1% | 34.2% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 28.6% | 25.5–32% | 23.4% | worse |
| Frequent mental distress | 15.5% | 13.9–17.2% | 16.2% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 16.5% | 14–19.2% | 16.3% | about the same |
| Frequent physical distress | 11.4% | 9.9–13% | 12.3% | about the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 13.8% | 11.2–16.9% | 12.4% | about the same |
| Housing insecurity | 12.9% | 10.7–15.3% | 11.1% | about the same |
| Utility shut-off threat | 8.3% | 7–9.8% | 7% | about the same |
| No reliable transportation | 8.5% | 7.3–10% | 7.6% | about the same |
| Receive SNAP | 13.8% | 11.1–16.8% | 14.1% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.2% | 22.1–28.5% | 27.3% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 9.2% | 7.8–10.9% | 11.6% | |
| Thinking or memory | 13.5% | 11.7–15.4% | 13.7% | |
| Hearing | 4.9% | 4.3–5.6% | 6% | |
| Vision | 3.9% | 3.3–4.4% | 4.1% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 3% | 2.5–3.5% | 3.1% | |
| Errands alone | 6% | 5.2–7% | 7.2% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Devens door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Massachusetts figure falls inside it, we don’t call Devens better or worse.
CDC publishes Devens directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Devens.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
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. 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.