Lowell, MA
MoveScore 48 out of 100 (Poor) · 3 of 6 federal sources
Score Breakdown
Each sub-score is normalized to 0-100. Missing sub-scores are skipped, not penalized.
What the Federal Data Says
Water (EPA SDWIS)
Safety score: 55 (C)
Recent violations: 6
Fiscal Health (Census ASPEP)
Per-capita spending: $48,457
Fiscal score: 50
Hospitals (CMS HCAHPS)
Average quality rating: 2.0 / 5
Hospitals tracked: 1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MoveScore of Lowell, MA?
Lowell has a MoveScore of 48 out of 100 (grade F, Poor). The score averages 3 of six federal livability dimensions with equal weight.
Where does the Lowell data come from?
Lowell sub-scores come from federal government sources: the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for crime, EPA SDWIS for water safety, EPA AQS for air quality, NCES CCD and EDFacts for schools, Census ASPEP for municipal fiscal health, and CMS HCAHPS for hospital quality.
Sub-scores are normalized to 0-100 and averaged with equal weight. Missing sources are skipped. A composite requires at least three of the six sub-scores.