Photo: Techclub (Uploads) · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Bingham residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bingham, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04920. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bingham
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Bingham
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 7.6% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, Bingham runs above Maine on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 38% of residents are 65 or older (Maine 22%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Bingham has a community health center but no hospital
Health Reach Community Health Centers is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Redington Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan, 18.5 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Bingham’s likely range; Bingham’s figures come from ZIP code 04920, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bingham adults…
Bingham runs above ME on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Bingham is an older town: 38% of residents are 65 or older, vs 22% across Maine. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Bingham as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Bingham
1 community health center in Bingham, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Bingham; ≈ 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.
46 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Bingham adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Bingham adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Bingham 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.
16.1% of Bingham adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Bingham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow | — | — | — | — | |
| Bingham | — | — | — | — | |
| Brighton plantation | — | — | — | — | |
| Solon | C+ | 34.4% | 13% | 16.3% | ZIP 04979 |
Moscow, Bingham and Brighton plantation: 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 Bingham adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bingham
Why doesn’t Bingham have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bingham.
What hospital is closest to Bingham?
Redington Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan, 18.5 miles in a straight line from Bingham’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bingham?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bingham Area Health Center in Bingham, 4.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bingham.
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.