Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domainWhere Cape Neddick residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cape Neddick, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cape Neddick. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cape Neddick
Cape Neddick keeps up with checkups
It beats Maine on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.9% vs 81.2%) and dentist visits (73.8% vs 63.8%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Cape Neddick
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.1%), vs 9.9% across Maine. 36.9% of adults have arthritis, vs 32% across Maine. Age is part of it: 51% of residents are 65 or older (Maine 22%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Cape Neddick adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (27.7% vs 32%), frequent mental distress (13.7% vs 17.7%), lack of emotional support (18.9% vs 22.7%) and depression (22.9% vs 26.9%) all run below Maine. Mind & connection ↓
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 Cape Neddick’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cape Neddick adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Out of every 100 Cape Neddick adults…
Cape Neddick runs below ME on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Cape Neddick is an older town: 51% of residents are 65 or older, vs 22% across Maine. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Cape Neddick as about how healthy they are.
How Cape Neddick adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Cape Neddick does better than Maine.
3 in 10 Cape Neddick 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.
Care in and near Cape Neddick
No hospital or community health center in Cape Neddick 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 Cape Neddick; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 3 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.
7.3% of Cape Neddick adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Cape Neddick and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Harbor | — | — | — | — |
York Harbor: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cape Neddick adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cape Neddick
Why doesn’t Cape Neddick have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cape Neddick.
What hospital is closest to Cape Neddick?
York Hospital in York, 2.5 miles in a straight line from Cape Neddick’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cape Neddick.
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.