Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Canaan is healthier than 56%
Canaan differs from Maine on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04924. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Canaan
Dental care lags in Canaan
56.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 22.6% have lost all their teeth (Maine 14.8%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Canaan
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.6%), vs 14.4% across Maine. Habits ↓
Canaan sleeps less
38.5% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 32.8% across Maine. Habits ↓
Canaan is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Canaan is healthier than 33%. Against the 8,250 towns with similar household incomes ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 56%. Health Grade ↓
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 Canaan’s likely range; Canaan’s figures come from ZIP code 04924, 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 Canaan’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Canaan is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 56% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Canaan’s median household income is $57,781; among the 8,250 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 56%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Canaan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
Out of every 100 Canaan adults…
Canaan runs below ME on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Canaan
No hospital or community health center in Canaan 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 Canaan; ≈ 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).
How Canaan adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Canaan 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.
18.4% of Canaan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Canaan and the towns around it
Canaan’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canaan | C | 36.2% | 11.7% | 18.6% | ZIP 04924 |
| Skowhegan · Cornville | C− | 37.1% | 13.6% | 19.5% | ZIP 04976 |
| Hartland | C | 35.3% | 12.8% | 18% | ZIP 04943 |
| Pittsfield | D | 38% | 13.5% | 21.2% | ZIP 04967 |
| Clinton | C+ | 33.2% | 11.6% | 16.7% | ZIP 04927 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Canaan adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Canaan
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Canaan is better than Maine on 1 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Maine figure falls inside Canaan’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Canaan | ME | U.S. | vs ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.8%17.5–24.3 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.4–17.9 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.1%17.7–22.5 | 17.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.2%31.5–41 | 32.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10–13.4 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35%31.7–38.1 | 35.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.3%35.1–41.5 | 37.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.6%28.7–34.4 | 32% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 13.6%12.1–15.1 | 12.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.8–9.5 | 9.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.6–8.7 | 7.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.4%7.8–11.2 | 8.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.1–4.2 | 3.6% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.6%19.1–26.5 | 14.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.6%15.1–22.2 | 14.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.8%20.9–29.2 | 23.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.2–18.1 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.5%34.4–43 | 32.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.9%6.7–11.5 | 7.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.4%78.6–84.1 | 81.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.5%53.4–59.8 | 63.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.6%83.2–87.9 | 87.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.1%70.1–76.1 | 76.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.2%61.2–68.8 | 70.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.7%72.3–82.5 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.4%26.1–32.7 | 26.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.6%30.6–38.9 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.8%20.5–27.3 | 22.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.1%10.2–16.3 | 10.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12%9.7–14.5 | 9.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.7%8.1–11.4 | 7.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%7.7–10.8 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.4%14.6–22.4 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.2%30–38.5 | 32.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%12.2–17.2 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.7%15.1–20.4 | 15.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.2–9.3 | 8.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.2–5.8 | 4.4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%7.8–10.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.4–4.8 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Canaan
Is Canaan a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Canaan is healthier than 33% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Canaan?
CDC estimates 36.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.5% and 41%, against 32.7% across Maine and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Canaan?
Redington Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan, 8.4 miles in a straight line from Canaan’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Canaan have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–11.5%), 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 Canaan 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 Canaan.
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.