Photo: User:Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Byron residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Byron, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04275. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Byron
COPD, diabetes and heart disease run high in Byron
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.8%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.8%), vs 11.2% across Maine. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.2%, vs 7.6% across Maine. In all, Byron runs above Maine on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Byron, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.8% of working-age adults are uninsured (Maine 7.8%), yet 24.3% say their health is fair or poor, vs 18.7% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Byron, and more people treating it
45% of adults have high blood pressure (Maine 35.7%), but 81.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.4% statewide. 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 Byron’s likely range; Byron’s figures come from ZIP code 04275, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Byron adults…
Byron runs above ME on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Byron adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Byron
No hospital or community health center in Byron 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 Byron; ≈ 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.
46 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Byron adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
3 in 10 Byron 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.
17.3% of Byron adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Byron 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roxbury | — | — | — | — |
Roxbury: 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 Byron adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Byron
Why doesn’t Byron have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Byron.
What hospital is closest to Byron?
Rumford Hospital in Rumford, 11.5 miles in a straight line from Byron’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 Byron.
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.