Where Burlington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Burlington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04417. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Burlington
COPD, diabetes and heart disease run high in Burlington
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.3%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.2%), vs 11.2% across Maine. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.8%, vs 7.6% across Maine. In all, Burlington runs above Maine on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Burlington adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.6%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 46 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Burlington
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.3%), vs 10.7% across Maine. No reliable transportation (11.6% vs 7.8%) and utility shut-off threats (11% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 25.9% 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 Burlington’s likely range; Burlington’s figures come from ZIP code 04417, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Burlington adults…
Burlington runs above ME on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25.9% of Burlington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Care in and near Burlington
No hospital or community health center in Burlington 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 Burlington; ≈ 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 Burlington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Burlington adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Burlington runs above Maine.
1 in 3 Burlington 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.
Burlington 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Burlington adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Burlington
Why doesn’t Burlington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Burlington.
What hospital is closest to Burlington?
Penobscot Valley Hospital in Lincoln, 8.4 miles in a straight line from Burlington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Burlington?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Katahdin Valley Health Center Lincoln in Lincoln, 8.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Burlington.
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.