Where Alton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04468. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alton
Dental care lags in Alton
54.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 20.1% have lost all their teeth (Maine 14.8%). Checkups ↓
Mental distress runs high in Alton
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (20.7%), vs 17.7% across Maine. Loneliness is above the state too: 35.8%, vs 32% across Maine. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Alton
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (13.6%), vs 10.7% across Maine. No reliable transportation (10.2% vs 7.8%) and utility shut-off threats (9% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 18.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% 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 Alton’s likely range; Alton’s figures come from ZIP code 04468, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Alton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Alton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Alton runs above Maine.
1 in 3 Alton 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.
18.7% of Alton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Out of every 100 Alton adults…
Alton runs below ME on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Alton
No hospital or community health center in Alton 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 Alton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
9.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Alton 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 Alton adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Alton
Why doesn’t Alton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Alton.
What hospital is closest to Alton?
St. Joseph Hospital in Bangor, 15.8 miles in a straight line from Alton’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 Alton?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Helen Hunt Health Center in Old Town, 9.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alton.
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.