The Overall Health Index in 01238 - Lee, MA is 60, ranking 13,477 out of 32,989 ZIP Codes in the United States.
An estimate of 5,950 residents live in 01238 - Lee, MA with a median age of 49 years. 17.9 percent of the population is under the age of 18, and 22.6 percent of the population is at least 65 years of age. 49.1 percent of the residents in 01238 is currently married, and 28.6 percent of the population has never been married. It is estimated that 19.5 percent of the population over the age of 25 have a bachelor's begree. 15.8 percent of the population living in 01238 have a professional or graduate degree.
The monthly median household income in 01238 is $5,259. The monthly median housing costs for residents in 01238 - Lee, MA is approximately $1,042. That means the residents typically spend about 19.8 percent of their income on housing. The national average ratio of a resident spending their income on housing is 21.9 percent.
90.3 percent of the population in 01238 - Lee, MA drive to work alone. 2.3 percent of the people take some form of public transportation like the bus or the train to work. Approximately 79 percent of the residents get to work in less than 30 minutes. 0.9 percent of the residents in 01238 get to work in more than 60 minutes. The average household size is approximately 2.4 members with about 1.65 cars available per household. Approximately 9 percent of the households in 01238 - Lee, Massachusetts do not have own a car. It is estimated that 8.7 percent of households in the United States do not own a car.
40.1 percent of the residents have some type of public health insurance like Medicare, Medicaid, VA, or TRICARE. About 73.2 percent of the residents have private health insurance, either through their employer or direct purchase. Military veterans should know that 0 percent of the residents in the ZIP Code of 01238 have VA health insurance. Also, 1 percent of the residents receive TRICARE.
A resident in 01238 - Lee, MA would have to travel an average of 10.2 miles to reach the nearest hospital with an emergency room, Fairview Hospital. In a 20-mile radius, there are 552 physicians accessible to residents who live in 01238 - Lee, MA.
| Gender (%) | 01238 | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 47 | 48.5 | 49.3 |
| Female | 53 | 51.5 | 50.7 |
| Race (%) | 01238 | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Hispanic White | 94.3 | 78.9 | 73 |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 1.2 | 7.4 | 12.7 |
| Asian | 2.3 | 6.3 | 5.4 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Other Race | 0 | 4.1 | 4.9 |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 3.9 | 4.4 |
| Income (%) | 01238 | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $25,000 | 11.9 | 13.5 | 16.9 |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 15.7 | 14.8 | 21.3 |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.9 | 14.7 | 18.3 |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.3 | 13.2 | 13.7 |
| $100,000 and More | 35.2 | 43.8 | 29.8 |
| Livability | 01238 | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Income ($) | 5,259 | 6,181 | 4,897 |
| Housing Costs ($) | 1,042 | 1,431 | 1,084 |
| Housing to Income Ratio (%) | 19.8 | 23.2 | 21.9 |
| Education Level(%) | 01238 | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade Education | 4.1 | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| 9th to 12th Grade, No Diploma | 5.7 | 5.4 | 7.6 |
| High School Graduate or Equivalent | 28.9 | 25 | 27.5 |
| Some College, No Degree | 19.5 | 16.1 | 21 |
| Associate's Degree | 6.5 | 7.7 | 8.2 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.5 | 22.9 | 18.6 |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 15.8 | 18.2 | 11.4 |
| Location | Population | Health Index |
|---|---|---|
| 01238 - Lee, MA | 5,950 | 60 |
| 01240 - Lenox, MA | 4,592 | 75 |
| 01242 - Lenox Dale, MA | 429 | 91 |
| 01243 - Middlefield, MA | 381 | 96 |
| 01244 - Mill River, MA | 82 | 87 |
| 01245 - Monterey, MA | 870 | 96 |
| 01247 - North Adams, MA | 15,725 | 14 |
| 01253 - Otis, MA | 734 | 94 |
| 01254 - Richmond, MA | 985 | 98 |
| 01255 - Sandisfield, MA | 869 | 80 |
The People Index in 01238 is 38, ranking 20,784 out of 32,989 ZIP Codes in the United States.
An estimate of 96.8 percent of all residents in 01238 has some form of health insurance.
The estimated rate of the residents living in 01238 - Lee, MA who have health insurance is 96.8 percent. 12.9 percent of the residents use Medicaid. An estimate of 49 percent of the residents get their insurance through their employer. Also, 6.8 percent of the population buy their insurance directly. Residents who need health insurance can purchase insurance at The U.S. government healthcare website.
An estimate 97 percent of residents who make between $50,000 and $74,999 have some form of health insurance. Around 100 percent of the residents who make under $25,000 have some form of health insurance.
The Kaiser Family Foundation developed the Health Insurance Marketplace Calculator to estimate health insurance premiums and subsidies for people buying health insurance on their own in health insurance Marketplaces created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
| Insurance Type (%) | 01238 | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Insurance | 3.2 | 3 | 12.2 |
| Public Insurance | 40.1 | 35 | 33 |
| Private Insurance | 73.2 | 74.3 | 66.7 |
| Insurance Type (%) | 01238 | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employer Insurance | 49 | 54.1 | 46.1 |
| Direct Purchase Insurance | 6.8 | 5.4 | 6.2 |
| Medicare | 6.8 | 3.5 | 4.6 |
| Medicaid | 12.9 | 15.9 | 14.2 |
| TRICARE | 1 | 1.1 | 2.7 |
| VA | 0 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Income (%) | 01238 | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $25,000 | 100 | 95 | 82 |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 92 | 95 | 84 |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 97 | 96 | 88 |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 95 | 97 | 91 |
| $100,000 and More | 100 | 98 | 93 |
| Income (%) | None | Public | Private |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $25,000 | 0 | 82 | 39 |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 8 | 64 | 44 |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3 | 33 | 81 |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5 | 23 | 90 |
| $100,000 and More | 0 | 26 | 87 |
| Insurance Rate by Age (%) | 01238 | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 96 | 99 | 94 |
| Adults (18-64 years) | 97 | 96 | 84 |
| Seniors (65+ years) | 100 | 100 | 99 |
| Disability Type | 01238 | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any Disability | 12.4 | 11.6 | 12.5 |
| Hearing Disability | 2.8 | 3.3 | 3.5 |
| Vision Disability | 2.5 | 3.3 | 3.5 |
| Cognitive Disability | 3.3 | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| Ambulatory Disability | 5.8 | 6 | 7 |
| Self-Care Disability | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Independent Living Disability | 6.7 | 5.4 | 5.8 |
The Provider Index in 01238 - Lee, MA is 94, ranking 1,980 out of 32,989 ZIP Codes in the United States.
For the 1,063 residents under the age of 18, there is an estimate of 25 pediatricians in a 20-mile radius of 01238 - Lee, MA. An estimate of 1 geriatricians, or physicians who focus on the elderly, who can serve the 1,346 residents over the age of 65 years.
| Physician Type in a 20-Mile Radius | 01238 | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians per 10,000 residents | 53 | 62 | 38 |
| Dentists per 10,000 residents | 9 | 12 | 8 |
| Pediatricians per 10,000 residents under 18 | 13 | 33 | 16 |
| Geriatricians per 10,000 residents over 65 | 12 | 49 | 28 |
The Hospital Index in 01238 - Lee, MA is 64, ranking 11,865 out of 32,989 ZIP Codes in the United States.
| Hospital Name | Distance (mi.) | Government Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Fairview Hospital | 10 | 5/5 |
| Berkshire Medical Center | 11 | 3/5 |
| Baystate Noble Hospital | 27 | 4/5 |
| Cooley Dickinson Hospital | 30 | 3/5 |
| Average Hospital | 19.5 | 3.8/5 |
The Travel Index in 01238 - Lee, MA is 20, ranking 26,384 out of 32,989 ZIP Codes in the United States.
14.3 percent of residents in 01238 - Lee, MA to travel to work in between 30 to 34 minutes.
There are approximately 1.65 cars per household in 01238 - Lee, MA with an approximate average household size of 2.4 members.
The average distance to a hospital is 19.5 miles. 01238 - Lee, MA ranks 19,775 in the country when it comes to the average distance traveled to the closest hospital. The closest hospital with an emergency room is Fairview Hospital with a distance of 10 miles from the area.
| Housholds with Cars (%) | 01238 | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Cars | 9 | 12.3 | 8.7 |
| 1 Car | 35 | 35.4 | 32.9 |
| 2 Cars | 44 | 36.5 | 37.3 |
| 3 Cars | 7 | 11.2 | 14.1 |
| 4 or More Cars | 4 | 4.3 | 6.2 |
| Travel Method (%) | 01238 | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving Solo | 80.5 | 71 | 76.6 |
| Driving with One Person | 6.4 | 6 | 7.1 |
| Driving with Two People | 1.8 | 0.9 | 1.3 |
| Driving with Three People | 0 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Bus | 2.1 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Taxi | 0 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Train | 0.2 | 4.4 | 1.8 |
| Walk | 4 | 4.8 | 2.7 |
| Bicycle | 0 | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Hospital Name | Distance (mi.) |
|---|---|
| Fairview Hospital | 10 |
| Berkshire Medical Center | 11 |
| Baystate Noble Hospital | 27 |
| Average Travel Time | 01238 | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 10 min. | 26.9 | 20.4 | 23.3 |
| 10 to 14 min. | 10.5 | 13.2 | 15.3 |
| 15 to 19 min. | 10.8 | 13 | 14.6 |
| 20 to 24 min. | 23.2 | 5.9 | 6.4 |
| 25 to 29 min. | 7.7 | 14.1 | 13.7 |
| 30 to 34 min. | 14.3 | 3.3 | 2.9 |
| 35 to 44 min. | 2.3 | 15.3 | 12 |
| 45 to 59 min. | 3.6 | 9.2 | 6.2 |
| 60 or more min. | 0.9 | 3.2 | 2.7 |
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