Winn Road School · Photo: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Cumberland is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns
Cumberland beats Maine on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 04021, 04110. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cumberland
Cumberland ranks #3 for health in Maine
Out of 143 Maine towns with a Health Grade, Cumberland is #3 on the seven CDC estimates behind it. Nationally it’s healthier than 97% of towns. Health Grade ↓
Cumberland is an active town
Only 14% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.1% across Maine. The town has 36 miles of trails across 21 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Cumberland’s lead shrinks
Cumberland is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, but 73% of the 1,560 towns with similar household incomes ($130K–$217K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in Cumberland
Cumberland runs below Maine on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.1% vs 8.4%), heart disease (5.4% vs 7.6%) and stroke (2.6% vs 3.6%). Conditions ↓
Cumberland keeps up with checkups
It beats Maine on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (75.6% vs 63.8%) and cholesterol checks (90.6% 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’s likely range; Cumberland’s figures come from ZIP codes 04021, 04110, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Cumberland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cumberland is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, #3 of 143 in Maine. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 85%.
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). Cumberland’s median household income is $173,894; among the 1,560 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($130K–$217K), it’s healthier than 73%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
36 miles of trails across 21 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Cumberland adults…
Cumberland runs below ME on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cumberland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Cumberland
No hospital or community health center in Cumberland 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; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Cumberland adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Cumberland does better than Maine.
3 in 10 Cumberland 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.
6.6% of Cumberland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Cumberland and the towns around it
Cumberland’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | A+ | 25.4% | 8.2% | 8.7% | ZIP codes |
| North Yarmouth | A | 27.2% | 8.9% | 11.4% | ZIP 04097 |
| Yarmouth | A | 26.1% | 9.1% | 8.9% | ZIP 04096 |
| Cumberland Center | — | — | — | — | |
| Falmouth | A+ | 24.2% | 8.5% | 7.8% | ZIP 04105 |
| Yarmouth | — | — | — | — | |
| Gray | A | 27.5% | 8.8% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
| Chebeague Island | — | — | — | — |
Cumberland Center and Yarmouth: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Chebeague Island: 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 Cumberland adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cumberland
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cumberland is better than Maine on 25 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Maine figure falls inside Cumberland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cumberland | ME | U.S. | vs ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.9%10.3–13.6 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.8%9.4–12.1 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%13–16.3 | 17.7% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.4%21.9–29 | 32.7% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.2%7.1–9.3 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.2%28.6–33.7 | 35.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.2%31.4–37 | 37.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 27.1%24.9–29.3 | 32% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.3–12.7 | 12.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9.1–10.9 | 9.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 7.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.1%4.3–5.9 | 8.4% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.3–2.9 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.4%5.4–7.5 | 14.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.7%7–10.5 | 14.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 14%11.9–16.3 | 23.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.7%15.4–20.1 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.8%24.6–31.1 | 32.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.6%3.7–5.8 | 7.8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.4%78.9–83.6 | 81.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.6%73.3–77.7 | 63.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.6%89.1–91.8 | 87.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.2%71.2–77.1 | 76.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.4%71.5–77.3 | 70.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 83.5%79.5–87.1 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.6%22–27.2 | 26.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.8%26–31.8 | 32% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.1%16.8–21.5 | 22.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5.4%4.3–6.7 | 10.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.9%4.8–7.1 | 9.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.6%3.8–5.4 | 7.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.9%4.1–5.7 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.6%5.1–8.3 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.4%19.9–25.2 | 32.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.9%7.6–10.3 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.9%9.4–12.5 | 15.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.5–6.9 | 8.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.7%2.3–3.1 | 4.4% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.4%4.6–6.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.2%1.9–2.6 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Cumberland
Is Cumberland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cumberland is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #3 of 143 in Maine. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 73%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cumberland?
CDC estimates 25.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.9% and 29%, against 32.7% across Maine and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cumberland?
Northern Light Mercy Hospital in Portland, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Cumberland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cumberland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.7–5.8%), 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 Cumberland more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cumberland.
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.