Where Brighton plantation residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brighton plantation, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 04942, 04912. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brighton plantation
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Brighton plantation
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.5%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.6%), vs 7.6% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, Brighton plantation runs above Maine on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Brighton plantation
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (14.8%), vs 10.7% across Maine. Utility shut-off threats (10% vs 7.4%) and no reliable transportation (9.7% vs 7.8%) are higher too. 21.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Brighton plantation
54.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 20.7% 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 Brighton plantation’s likely range; Brighton plantation’s figures come from ZIP codes 04942, 04912, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Brighton plantation adults…
Brighton plantation 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.
21.4% of Brighton plantation adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brighton plantation adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Brighton plantation
No hospital or community health center in Brighton plantation 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 Brighton plantation; ≈ 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.
13 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves
How Brighton plantation adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Brighton plantation 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.
Brighton plantation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | — | — | — | — | |
| Wellington | — | — | — | — | |
| Bingham | — | — | — | — | |
| Solon | C+ | 34.4% | 13% | 16.3% | ZIP 04979 |
Athens, Wellington and Bingham: 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 Brighton plantation adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Brighton plantation
Why doesn’t Brighton plantation have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brighton plantation.
What hospital is closest to Brighton plantation?
Redington Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan, 21.2 miles in a straight line from Brighton plantation’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 Brighton plantation?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bingham Area Health Center in Bingham, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brighton plantation.
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.