Where Beddington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Beddington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04622. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Beddington
More Beddington adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 27 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
COPD, diabetes and stroke run high in Beddington
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.7%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (15.8%), vs 11.2% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, Beddington runs above Maine on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Beddington
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.3%), vs 10.7% across Maine. No reliable transportation (10.4% vs 7.8%) and utility shut-off threats (9.8% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 23.4% 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 Beddington’s likely range; Beddington’s figures come from ZIP code 04622, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
27 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Beddington adults…
Beddington runs above ME on 8 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.
23.4% of Beddington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Care in and near Beddington
No hospital or community health center in Beddington 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 Beddington; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Beddington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Beddington adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Beddington 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.
Beddington and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deblois | — | — | — | — |
Deblois: 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 Beddington adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Beddington
Why doesn’t Beddington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Beddington.
What hospital is closest to Beddington?
Down East Community Hospital in Machias, 23.8 miles in a straight line from Beddington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Beddington.
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.