Where Castle Hill residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Castle Hill, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04757. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Castle Hill
More Castle Hill adults get no exercise
1 in 4 adults get no exercise outside work (27.2%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 21 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Obesity runs high in Castle Hill
2 in 5 adults have obesity (38.5%), vs 32.7% across Maine. 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 Castle Hill’s likely range; Castle Hill’s figures come from ZIP code 04757, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
21 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Castle Hill adults…
Castle Hill runs above ME on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Castle Hill is an older town: 45% of residents are 65 or older, vs 22% across Maine. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Castle Hill as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Castle Hill
No hospital or community health center in Castle Hill 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 Castle Hill; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Castle Hill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Castle Hill adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Castle Hill 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.
15.1% of Castle Hill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Castle Hill 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Castle Hill adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Castle Hill
Why doesn’t Castle Hill have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Castle Hill.
What hospital is closest to Castle Hill?
Northern Light A R Gould Hospital in Presque Isle, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Castle Hill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Castle Hill?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Katahdin Valley Health Center Ashland in Ashland, 9.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Castle Hill.
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.