Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Cherryfield is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns
Cherryfield differs from Maine on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04622. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cherryfield
More Cherryfield adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 19 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
COPD, diabetes and stroke run high in Cherryfield
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.7%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (15.8%), vs 11.2% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, Cherryfield runs above Maine on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Maine 22%), and COPD, diabetes and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Cherryfield is in the bottom 6% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Cherryfield is healthier than only 6% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
More Cherryfield adults live with a disability
43% of adults live with a disability, vs 32.1% across Maine. The biggest difference is trouble walking: 21.4% vs 14%. Disability ↓
Cherryfield is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Cherryfield is healthier than 6%. Against the 1,654 towns with similar household incomes ($28K–$46K), it’s healthier than 41%. Health Grade ↓
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 Cherryfield’s likely range; Cherryfield’s figures come from ZIP code 04622, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Cherryfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cherryfield is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 16% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 3%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Cherryfield’s median household income is $37,115; among the 1,654 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($28K–$46K), it’s healthier than 41%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Cherryfield compares well: binge drinking, 13.2% (U.S. 15.4%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
19 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Cherryfield adults…
Cherryfield runs above ME on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Cherryfield is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 22% across Maine. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Cherryfield as about how healthy they are.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cherryfield adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Care in and near Cherryfield
No hospital or community health center in Cherryfield 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 Cherryfield; ≈ 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 Cherryfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Cherryfield adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Cherryfield 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.
23.4% of Cherryfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Cherryfield and the towns around it
Cherryfield’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherryfield | D | 40.9% | 15.8% | 20.3% | ZIP 04622 |
| Steuben | D | 41.4% | 15.4% | 20.6% | ZIP 04680 |
| Columbia | — | — | — | — | |
| Milbridge | D | 40.4% | 16.1% | 19.2% | ZIP 04658 |
| Harrington | — | — | — | — | |
| Deblois | — | — | — | — |
Columbia, Harrington and Deblois: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Cherryfield
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cherryfield is better than Maine on 1 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Maine figure falls inside Cherryfield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cherryfield | ME | U.S. | vs ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.3%22.9–30 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.5%17.2–21.9 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.5–21.9 | 17.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.9%36.1–45.6 | 32.7% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.8%13.9–17.9 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.6%41.3–47.8 | 35.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.6%36.2–42.9 | 37.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 41.2%38.2–44.2 | 32% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.4%11.9–14.8 | 12.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%9.9–11.9 | 9.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.4%9.2–11.6 | 7.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.7%10.8–14.7 | 8.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5%4.4–5.7 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21%17.8–24.5 | 14.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.3%17.1–23.6 | 14.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 35%30.5–39.7 | 23.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.2%11.2–15.3 | 15.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.9%34.6–43.3 | 32.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.5%8.4–13.1 | 7.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.5%79.9–84.8 | 81.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.7%51.6–58 | 63.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.4%84.5–88.2 | 87.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.8%76.1–81.1 | 76.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.4%66.5–74 | 70.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.5%68.4–80 | 80.3% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.2%24.2–30.3 | 26.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35%31.1–38.9 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.2%22–28.7 | 22.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.3%13.4–19.7 | 10.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.7%10.6–15 | 9.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.8%8.4–11.4 | 7.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.4%8.9–12.1 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 23.4%19.4–27.5 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43%38.9–47.3 | 32.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.4%18.7–24.3 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.6%16.3–21.1 | 15.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.3%10.1–12.6 | 8.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.6%5.8–7.6 | 4.4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.3%9.7–13 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.4%4.7–6.3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Maine figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Cherryfield
Is Cherryfield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cherryfield is healthier than 6% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 41%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cherryfield?
CDC estimates 40.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.1% and 45.6%, against 32.7% across Maine and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cherryfield?
Down East Community Hospital in Machias, 20.9 miles in a straight line from Cherryfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cherryfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.4–13.1%), against 7.8% across Maine.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Cherryfield more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cherryfield.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.