Where Caratunk residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Caratunk, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04925. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Caratunk
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Caratunk
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.7%), vs 7.6% across Maine. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.4%), vs 8.4% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 5.3%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, Caratunk runs above Maine on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Caratunk
57.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 19.5% have lost all their teeth (Maine 14.8%). Caratunk is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 33 miles from Caratunk
The closest emergency room is Northern Light Mayo Hospital in Dover Foxcroft, 32.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Health Reach Community Health Centers is closer (11.1 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Caratunk, and more people treating it
44.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Maine 35.7%), but 79.8% 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 Caratunk’s likely range; Caratunk’s figures come from ZIP code 04925, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Caratunk adults…
Caratunk runs above ME on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Caratunk adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Caratunk
No hospital or community health center in Caratunk 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 Caratunk; ≈ 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.
75 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Caratunk adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Caratunk 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% of Caratunk adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Caratunk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow | — | — | — | — | |
| The Forks plantation | — | — | — | — |
Moscow and The Forks plantation: 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 Caratunk adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Caratunk
Why doesn’t Caratunk have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Caratunk.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Caratunk.
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.