Photo: Gkuriger · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Chebeague Island residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chebeague Island, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04017. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chebeague Island
Chebeague Island keeps up with checkups
It beats Maine on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.9% vs 81.2%) and dentist visits (78.4% vs 63.8%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Chebeague Island
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.6%), vs 9.9% across Maine. Age is part of it: 44% of residents are 65 or older (Maine 22%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Chebeague Island adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (26.9% vs 32%), frequent mental distress (12.2% vs 17.7%), lack of emotional support (17.6% vs 22.7%) and depression (22% 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 Chebeague Island’s likely range; Chebeague Island’s figures come from ZIP code 04017, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chebeague Island adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Out of every 100 Chebeague Island adults…
Chebeague Island runs below ME on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Chebeague Island is an older town: 44% 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 Chebeague Island as about how healthy they are.
How Chebeague Island adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Chebeague Island does better than Maine.
1 in 4 Chebeague Island 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 Chebeague Island
No hospital or community health center in Chebeague Island 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 Chebeague Island; ≈ 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.
4.6 miles of trails across 16 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.
6.1% of Chebeague Island adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Chebeague Island 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yarmouth | A | 26.1% | 9.1% | 8.9% | ZIP 04096 |
| Portland | A | 27.7% | 8.3% | 11.1% | CDC place |
| Harpswell | A | 26.3% | 11.6% | 9.9% | ZIP codes |
| Cumberland | A+ | 25.4% | 8.2% | 8.7% | ZIP codes |
| Freeport | A | 27.1% | 9.8% | 11.1% | ZIP 04032 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chebeague Island adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Chebeague Island
Why doesn’t Chebeague Island have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Chebeague Island.
What hospital is closest to Chebeague Island?
Northern Light Mercy Hospital in Portland, 10.9 miles in a straight line from Chebeague Island’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 Chebeague Island.
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.