Photo: Unknown photographer · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Canton is healthier than 75%
Canton differs from Maine on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04221. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Canton
Stroke, heart disease and COPD run high in Canton
1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.6% across Maine. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), vs 7.6% across Maine. COPD is also above the state: 10.9%, vs 8.4% across Maine. In all, Canton runs above Maine on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Canton, and more people treating it
40.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Maine 35.7%), but 80.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Canton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Canton is healthier than 40%. Against the 6,622 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$66K), it’s healthier than 75%. 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 Canton’s likely range; Canton’s figures come from ZIP code 04221, 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 Canton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Canton is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 67% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 15%).
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). Canton’s median household income is $52,458; among the 6,622 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$66K), it’s healthier than 75%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Canton compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Canton adults…
Canton runs above ME on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Canton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Canton
No hospital or community health center in Canton 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 Canton; ≈ 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.
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How Canton adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Canton adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
16.3% of Canton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Canton and the towns around it
Canton’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Canton adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Canton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Canton is better than Maine on 1 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Maine figure falls inside Canton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Canton | ME | U.S. | vs ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.8%18.5–25.3 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.5–19 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.5–18.5 | 17.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.7%29.3–38.7 | 32.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.4%12.5–16.5 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.8%37.6–44.3 | 35.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.2%40–46.8 | 37.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 38.5%35.5–41.6 | 32% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13%11.7–14.6 | 12.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.2%11–13.5 | 9.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.1%8.8–11.4 | 7.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.9%9–12.9 | 8.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.1–5.5 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.4%16.3–22.8 | 14.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.7%12.8–19 | 14.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.3%21.2–29.6 | 23.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.9%11.8–16.2 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.2%28.2–36.6 | 32.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%6.3–10.4 | 7.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.5%81–85.9 | 81.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61%57.8–64.3 | 63.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.8%87.1–90.6 | 87.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.6%78–83.1 | 76.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.9%65–72.7 | 70.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.2%71.2–82.5 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.8%21.9–28 | 26.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.1%27.3–35 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.3%20.1–26.7 | 22.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.1%9.6–14.8 | 10.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.4%8.5–12.3 | 9.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.9%6.5–9.3 | 7.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%6.8–9.4 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.3%13.1–19.8 | 14.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.7%30.6–38.8 | 32.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.5%14.9–20.4 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%13.5–18.1 | 15.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.8%9.5–12.2 | 8.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%4.8–6.6 | 4.4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.6%8.1–11.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%3.8–5.2 | 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 Canton
Is Canton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Canton is healthier than 40% 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 Canton?
CDC estimates 33.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.3% and 38.7%, against 32.7% across Maine and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Canton?
Mainehealth Franklin Hospital in Farmington, 11.4 miles in a straight line from Canton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Canton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–10.4%), 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 Canton 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 Canton.
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.