Union Hall · Public domainWhere Danforth residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Danforth, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04424. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Danforth
More Danforth adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.7%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 49 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 34 miles from Danforth
The closest emergency room is Houlton Regional Hospital in Houlton, 34.4 miles away in a straight line. And 10.3% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 7.8% across Maine. For everyday care, St. Croix Regional Health Ctr is closer (2.6 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Danforth
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.1%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.4%), vs 3.6% across Maine. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.2%, vs 7.6% across Maine. In all, Danforth runs above Maine on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Danforth, and more people treating it
46.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Maine 35.7%), but 79.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.4% statewide. 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 Danforth’s likely range; Danforth’s figures come from ZIP code 04424, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
49 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Danforth
1 community health center in Danforth, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Danforth; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Danforth adults…
Danforth runs above ME on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Danforth adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Danforth adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Danforth runs above Maine.
1 in 3 Danforth 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.
23.3% of Danforth adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Danforth 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Danforth adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Danforth
Why doesn’t Danforth have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Danforth.
Where can I get low-cost care near Danforth?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is East Grand Health Center in Danforth, 2.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Danforth.
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.