Where Detroit residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Detroit, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04929. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Detroit
COPD, diabetes and stroke run high in Detroit
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.7%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (15.3%), vs 11.2% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, Detroit runs above Maine on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Detroit
47.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 24% have lost all their teeth (Maine 14.8%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Detroit
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.1%), about twice the Maine rate. Utility shut-off threats (14.2% vs 7.4%) and no reliable transportation (13.5% vs 7.8%) are higher too. 31.4% 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 Detroit’s likely range; Detroit’s figures come from ZIP code 04929, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Detroit adults…
Detroit runs below ME on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 10. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Detroit adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
31.4% of Detroit adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Care in and near Detroit
No hospital or community health center in Detroit 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 Detroit; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
13 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Detroit adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Detroit runs above Maine.
4 in 10 Detroit 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.
Detroit 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield | — | — | — | — | |
| Pittsfield | D | 38% | 13.5% | 21.2% | ZIP 04967 |
| Palmyra | D− | 40.2% | 16.5% | 24.8% | ZIP 04965 |
| Plymouth | C | 39.1% | 11.9% | 16.9% | ZIP 04969 |
Pittsfield: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Detroit adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Detroit
Why doesn’t Detroit have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Detroit.
What hospital is closest to Detroit?
Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital in Pittsfield, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Detroit’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Detroit.
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.