Where Cumberland Center residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cumberland Center, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cumberland Center. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cumberland Center
Cumberland Center is an active town
Only 14.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.1% across Maine. The town has 12 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Cumberland Center
Cumberland Center runs below Maine on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.3% vs 8.4%), stroke (2.7% vs 3.6%) and heart disease (5.7% vs 7.6%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (Maine 22%). Conditions ↓
Cumberland Center keeps up with checkups
It beats Maine on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (76.3% vs 63.8%) and cholesterol checks (91% vs 87.1%). 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 Cumberland Center’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
12 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Cumberland Center adults…
Cumberland Center runs below ME on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Cumberland Center residents are 65 or older, vs 22% across Maine. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cumberland Center adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Cumberland Center
No hospital or community health center in Cumberland Center 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 Cumberland Center; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Cumberland Center adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Cumberland Center does better than Maine.
3 in 10 Cumberland Center 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.
6.5% of Cumberland Center adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Cumberland Center 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | A+ | 25.4% | 8.2% | 8.7% | ZIP codes |
| North Yarmouth | A | 27.2% | 8.9% | 11.4% | ZIP 04097 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cumberland Center adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Cumberland Center
Why doesn’t Cumberland Center have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cumberland Center.
What hospital is closest to Cumberland Center?
Northern Light Mercy Hospital in Portland, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Cumberland Center’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Cumberland Center?
9 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Greater Portland Health at 59 Riverton Drive in Portland, 7.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cumberland Center.
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.