Photo: Kimfish92 · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Carrabassett Valley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Carrabassett Valley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04947. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carrabassett Valley
The nearest ER is 31 miles from Carrabassett Valley
The closest emergency room is Mainehealth Franklin Hospital in Farmington, 30.8 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Health Reach Community Health Centers is closer (9.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Carrabassett Valley
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 9.9% across Maine. Age is part of it: 43% of residents are 65 or older (Maine 22%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
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 Carrabassett Valley’s likely range; Carrabassett Valley’s figures come from ZIP code 04947, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Carrabassett Valley
No hospital or community health center in Carrabassett Valley 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 Carrabassett Valley; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Carrabassett Valley adults…
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Carrabassett Valley is an older town: 43% of residents are 65 or older, vs 22% across Maine. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Carrabassett Valley as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
164 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Carrabassett Valley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Carrabassett Valley adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Carrabassett Valley 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.
11.2% of Carrabassett Valley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Carrabassett Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland plantation | — | — | — | — | |
| Kingfield | B+ | 33.2% | 11.3% | 12.7% | ZIP 04947 |
Highland 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 Carrabassett Valley adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Carrabassett Valley
Why doesn’t Carrabassett Valley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Carrabassett Valley.
Where can I get low-cost care near Carrabassett Valley?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Mt. Abram Regional Health Center in Kingfield, 9.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Carrabassett Valley.
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.