Where Caswell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Caswell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 04750, 04736. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Caswell
More Caswell adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.1%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 34 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
COPD, diabetes and stroke run high in Caswell
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (14.8%), vs 11.2% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, Caswell runs above Maine on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Caswell
55.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 20.7% have lost all their teeth (Maine 14.8%). 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 Caswell’s likely range; Caswell’s figures come from ZIP codes 04750, 04736, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
34 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Caswell adults…
Caswell runs above ME on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Caswell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Caswell
No hospital or community health center in Caswell 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 Caswell; ≈ 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).
How Caswell adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Caswell 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.
19.8% of Caswell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Caswell 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 Caswell adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Caswell
Why doesn’t Caswell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Caswell.
What hospital is closest to Caswell?
Cary Medical Center in Caribou, 11.9 miles in a straight line from Caswell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Caswell?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Pines St. John Valley Health Center in Van Buren, 9.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Caswell.
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.