Where Blaine residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Blaine, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04734. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Blaine
More Blaine adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.6%), vs 23.1% across Maine. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Blaine
55.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 24.3% have lost all their teeth (Maine 14.8%). Checkups ↓
COPD, diabetes and obesity run high in Blaine
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (14.1%), vs 11.2% across Maine. Obesity is also above the state: 40.2%, vs 32.7% across Maine. In all, Blaine runs above Maine on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Blaine’s likely range; Blaine’s figures come from ZIP code 04734, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Blaine adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Out of every 100 Blaine adults…
Blaine runs above ME on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Blaine
No hospital or community health center in Blaine 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 Blaine; ≈ 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).
How Blaine adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Blaine 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.
19.4% of Blaine adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Blaine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater | — | — | — | — | |
| Mars Hill | C− | 39.1% | 14.4% | 17.9% | ZIP 04758 |
Bridgewater: 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 Blaine adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Blaine
Why doesn’t Blaine have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Blaine.
What hospital is closest to Blaine?
Northern Light A R Gould Hospital in Presque Isle, 15.5 miles in a straight line from Blaine’s 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 Blaine.
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.