Where Crystal residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Crystal, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04747. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Crystal
More Crystal adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.9%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 12 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
COPD, diabetes and stroke run high in Crystal
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.6%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.4%), vs 11.2% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, Crystal runs above Maine on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Crystal
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (15%), vs 10.7% across Maine. Utility shut-off threats (9.6% vs 7.4%) and housing insecurity (12.1% vs 9.8%) are higher too. 22.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Crystal’s likely range; Crystal’s figures come from ZIP code 04747, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
12 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Crystal adults…
Crystal runs above ME on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.8% of Crystal adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Care in and near Crystal
No hospital or community health center in Crystal 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 Crystal; ≈ 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 Crystal adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Crystal adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Crystal 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.
Crystal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patten | — | — | — | — | |
| Island Falls | — | — | — | — | |
| Sherman | — | — | — | — | |
| Hersey | — | — | — | — | |
| Patten | — | — | — | — |
Patten: not graded. Island Falls, Sherman, Hersey and Patten: 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 Crystal adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Crystal
Why doesn’t Crystal have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Crystal.
What hospital is closest to Crystal?
Houlton Regional Hospital in Houlton, 27.7 miles in a straight line from Crystal’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Crystal?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Katahdin Valley Health Center Patten in Patten, 3.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Crystal.
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.