Photo: H.L.I.T. · CC BY 2.0Where Cranberry Isles residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cranberry Isles, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 04625, 04646. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cranberry Isles
Cancer and heart disease run high in Cranberry Isles
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.5%), vs 9.9% across Maine. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 7.6% across Maine. In all, Cranberry Isles runs above Maine on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Cranberry Isles, and more people treating it
40% of adults have high blood pressure (Maine 35.7%), but 80.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Cranberry Isles keeps up with checkups
It beats Maine on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85% vs 81.2%) and dentist visits (69% vs 63.8%). 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 Cranberry Isles’ likely range; Cranberry Isles’ figures come from ZIP codes 04625, 04646, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Cranberry Isles adults…
Cranberry Isles runs below ME on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cranberry Isles adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Cranberry Isles
No hospital or community health center in Cranberry Isles 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 Cranberry Isles; ≈ 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.
7.7 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Cranberry Isles adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Cranberry Isles does better than Maine.
3 in 10 Cranberry Isles 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.
10.3% of Cranberry Isles adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Cranberry Isles 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Desert | A | 27.4% | 10.7% | 10% | ZIP codes |
| Southwest Harbor | A− | 28.6% | 10.7% | 12.5% | ZIP 04679 |
| Frenchboro | — | — | — | — | |
| Northeast Harbor | — | — | — | — | |
| Winter Harbor | — | — | — | — |
Frenchboro, Northeast Harbor and Winter Harbor: 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 Cranberry Isles adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cranberry Isles
Why doesn’t Cranberry Isles have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cranberry Isles.
What hospital is closest to Cranberry Isles?
Mount Desert Island Hospital in Bar Harbor, 8.7 miles in a straight line from Cranberry Isles’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cranberry Isles.
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.