Photo: Paul Wainwright a.k.a. Paul wainwright photography at en.wikipedia · CC BY 3.0Where Alna residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alna, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04535. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alna
Alna keeps up with checkups
It beats Maine on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (69.9% vs 63.8%) and cholesterol checks (89.6% vs 87.1%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Alna adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, utility bills and getting around all run below Maine. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Maine figure falls outside Alna’s likely range; Alna’s figures come from ZIP code 04535, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Alna adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11% of Alna adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Out of every 100 Alna adults…
Alna runs below ME on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Alna
No hospital or community health center in Alna 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 Alna; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
6.2 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Alna adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
3 in 10 Alna 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.
Alna 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.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle | B+ | 30.6% | 11.7% | 12.1% | ZIP 04553 |
| Wiscasset | B | 31.8% | 11.4% | 14.9% | ZIP 04578 |
| Whitefield | B− | 33.5% | 12.2% | 16.1% | ZIP 04353 |
| Jefferson | B− | 33% | 12.5% | 15.6% | ZIP 04348 |
| Dresden | B | 32.4% | 11.3% | 15.4% | ZIP 04342 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Alna adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Alna
Why doesn’t Alna have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Alna.
What hospital is closest to Alna?
Lincolnhealth in Damariscotta, 7.0 miles in a straight line from Alna’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Alna?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Richmond Area Health Center in Richmond, 8.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alna.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Maine 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.