Lincoln, MA, is a small town in Middlesex County with a population of about 7,400 people. The area has access to high quality health care facilities, including Lincoln Hospital and Emerson Hospital in nearby Concord. Both of these hospitals are well-equipped with the latest medical technology and provide a range of services to their patients. Additionally, there are several medical offices and clinics located in the town that provide primary care services for those living in Lincoln. These medical facilities offer preventive care screenings, diagnosis and treatment options for various illnesses and conditions. Furthermore, mental health services are available through local counselors and therapists who work in private practice or through community outreach programs. Lincoln also has numerous pharmacies which make it easy for residents to access prescription medications when needed. Overall, Lincoln provides its residents with access to comprehensive health care services that ensure good physical and mental wellbeing.
The health of a city has many different factors. It can refer to air quality, water quality, risk of getting respiratory disease or cancer. The people you live around can also affect your health as some places have lower or higher rates of physical activity, increased alcohol intake, smoking, obesity, and cancer rates.
Physicians per Capita
There are 371 physicians per 100,000 population in Lincoln. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Lincoln area is 82.7 (lower=better). The US average is 100.
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Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Lincoln area is 43 (100=best). The US average is 55.
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Note that this is a measure of Watershed quality, not the water that comes from your faucet. The EPA has stated that a healthy watershed is closely related to drinking water quality. The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators such as pH, chemicals, metals, and bacteria.
Superfund Index
The annual BestPlaces Superfund Index for the Lincoln area is 83 (100=best). The US average is 87.
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The EPA's Superfund program is responsible for cleaning up some of our nation's most contaminated land. Our index is based on the number of active Superfund sites (over 15,000 in the United States), with particular attention paid to those on the National Priorities List which pose the greatest health danger.
Quick Facts
Commuting can effect your health. The average person in Lincoln commutes 30.5 minutes one-way, which is longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Lincoln area is 72 (100=best). The US average is 58.
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This is based on new measures of hazardous air pollutants from the EPA, called the National Air Toxics Assessment. This analysis models respiratory illness and cancer risk down to the zip code level, providing better detail and insight than the previous analysis based solely on results from air monitoring stations.