Where Cambridge residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cambridge, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 04923, 04930. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cambridge
COPD, diabetes and heart disease run high in Cambridge
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (14.2%), vs 11.2% across Maine. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.5%, vs 7.6% across Maine. In all, Cambridge runs above Maine on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Cambridge
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.7%), vs 14.4% across Maine. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Cambridge
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (13.8%), vs 10.7% across Maine. Utility shut-off threats (9.9% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 20% 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 Cambridge’s likely range; Cambridge’s figures come from ZIP codes 04923, 04930, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Cambridge adults…
Cambridge runs above ME on 7 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.
4.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20% of Cambridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Care in and near Cambridge
No hospital or community health center in Cambridge 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 Cambridge; ≈ 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 Cambridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Cambridge adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Cambridge 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.
Cambridge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley | — | — | — | — | |
| Wellington | — | — | — | — | |
| Harmony | — | — | — | — | |
| Parkman | — | — | — | — |
Ripley, Wellington, Harmony and Parkman: 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 Cambridge adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cambridge
Why doesn’t Cambridge have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cambridge.
What hospital is closest to Cambridge?
Northern Light Mayo Hospital in Dover Foxcroft, 14.3 miles in a straight line from Cambridge’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 Cambridge?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sebasticook Family Doctors - Dexter in Dexter, 8.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cambridge.
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.