Somerset Academy · Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Athens residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Athens, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 04912, 04942. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Athens
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Athens
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.1%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.6% across Maine. Diabetes is also above the state: 14.6%, vs 11.2% across Maine. In all, Athens runs above Maine on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Athens
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (15.3%), vs 10.7% across Maine. Utility shut-off threats (10.7% vs 7.4%) and housing insecurity (12.7% vs 9.8%) are higher too. 22.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Athens
53.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 19.1% have lost all their teeth (Maine 14.8%). Checkups ↓
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 Athens’ likely range; Athens’ figures come from ZIP codes 04912, 04942, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Athens adults…
Athens runs above ME on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.4% of Athens adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Keeping up with care
Share of Athens adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Athens
No hospital or community health center in Athens 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 Athens; ≈ 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.
18 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Athens adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Athens 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.
Athens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartland | C | 35.3% | 12.8% | 18% | ZIP 04943 |
| Brighton plantation | — | — | — | — | |
| Solon | C+ | 34.4% | 13% | 16.3% | ZIP 04979 |
| Harmony | — | — | — | — | |
| Cornville | C− | 37.1% | 13.6% | 19.5% | ZIP 04976 |
Brighton plantation and Harmony: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Athens adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Athens
Why doesn’t Athens have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Athens.
What hospital is closest to Athens?
Redington Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan, 14.4 miles in a straight line from Athens’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Athens.
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.