Photo: Unknown photographer · Public domainWhere Brooklin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brooklin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04616. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brooklin
Cancer and heart disease run high in Brooklin
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.3%), vs 9.9% across Maine. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 7.6% across Maine. In all, Brooklin runs above Maine on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Brooklin, and more people treating it
39.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Maine 35.7%), but 81.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Brooklin keeps up with checkups
It beats Maine on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.1% vs 81.2%) and dentist visits (69.5% vs 63.8%). 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 Brooklin’s likely range; Brooklin’s figures come from ZIP code 04616, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Brooklin adults…
Brooklin runs above ME on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brooklin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Brooklin
No hospital or community health center in Brooklin 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 Brooklin; ≈ 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.
6.7 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Brooklin adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Brooklin does better than Maine.
3 in 10 Brooklin 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.
10.8% of Brooklin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Brooklin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedgwick | B+ | 29.4% | 11.3% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| Deer Isle | C+ | 30.6% | 13.6% | 16% | ZIP codes |
| Tremont | B+ | 28.8% | 11.2% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
| Frenchboro | — | — | — | — | |
| Swans Island | — | — | — | — | |
| Blue Hill | B+ | 29.3% | 12% | 13.2% | ZIP 04614 |
Frenchboro and Swans Island: 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 Brooklin adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Brooklin
Why doesn’t Brooklin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brooklin.
What hospital is closest to Brooklin?
Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital in Blue Hill, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Brooklin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brooklin.
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.