Springdale Farm · Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Burnham is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns
Burnham trails Maine on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04922. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Burnham
Making ends meet is harder in Burnham
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (15.1%), vs 10.7% across Maine. Utility shut-off threats (10% vs 7.4%) and housing insecurity (13.2% vs 9.8%) are higher too. 22.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Burnham
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.6% across Maine. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.3%, vs 7.6% across Maine. In all, Burnham runs above Maine on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Burnham
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.2%), vs 14.4% across Maine. Habits ↓
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 Burnham’s likely range; Burnham’s figures come from ZIP code 04922, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Burnham’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Burnham is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 38% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 6%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Burnham’s median household income is $59,261; among the 8,732 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$74K), it’s healthier than 23%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.2% of Burnham adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Out of every 100 Burnham adults…
Burnham runs above ME on 6 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.
22 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Burnham
No hospital or community health center in Burnham 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 Burnham; ≈ 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 Burnham adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Burnham adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Burnham runs above Maine.
1 in 3 Burnham 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.
Burnham and the towns around it
Burnham’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham | C− | 37.7% | 13.4% | 20.2% | ZIP 04922 |
| Pittsfield | D | 38% | 13.5% | 21.2% | ZIP 04967 |
| Clinton | C+ | 33.2% | 11.6% | 16.7% | ZIP 04927 |
| Clinton | — | — | — | — | |
| Pittsfield | — | — | — | — |
Clinton and Pittsfield: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Burnham adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Burnham
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Burnham is better than Maine on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Maine figure falls inside Burnham’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Burnham | ME | U.S. | vs ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.7%20.7–28.8 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%15.6–20.7 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.4%18–23 | 17.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.7%32.6–42.5 | 32.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.4%11.6–15.4 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.3%34.8–41.6 | 35.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.3%36.8–43.6 | 37.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 36.2%33.1–39.2 | 32% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 14.3%12.7–15.9 | 12.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9–11 | 9.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.3%8.1–10.6 | 7.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.3%9.4–13.5 | 8.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%3.9–5.1 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15%12.4–18 | 14.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.2%16.3–24.2 | 14.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.6%23–32.5 | 23.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.3%12–16.6 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.5%31.3–40 | 32.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.9%7.4–13 | 7.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.3%78.4–83.8 | 81.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.9%54.6–61.2 | 63.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.2%84–88.1 | 87.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.9%75–80.5 | 76.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.2%66.4–73.8 | 70.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.9%72.2–82.9 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 30.2%26.8–33.5 | 26.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.9%28.8–36.9 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.6%21.1–28.3 | 22.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.1%11.8–18.8 | 10.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.2%10.6–15.8 | 9.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10%8.3–11.7 | 7.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.1%8.4–11.9 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.2%17.6–27 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.4%33.5–43.2 | 32.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.3%15.5–21.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.7%15.9–21.7 | 15.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.8%8.5–11.1 | 8.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.1–7 | 4.4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.9%9.2–12.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.2–5.9 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Maine figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Burnham
Is Burnham a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Burnham is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 23%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Burnham?
CDC estimates 37.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.6% and 42.5%, against 32.7% across Maine and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Burnham?
Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital in Pittsfield, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Burnham’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Burnham have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–13%), against 7.8% across Maine.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Burnham more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Burnham.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.