American Woolen Company Foxcroft Mill · Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Dover-Foxcroft is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns
Dover-Foxcroft trails Maine on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04426. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dover-Foxcroft
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Dover-Foxcroft
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 7.6% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, Dover-Foxcroft runs above Maine on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Dover-Foxcroft
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (14.2%), vs 10.7% across Maine. Utility shut-off threats (8.9% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 18.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Dover-Foxcroft adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (27.7%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 17 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Dover-Foxcroft is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its C tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Guilford (D). Around town ↓
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 Dover-Foxcroft’s likely range; Dover-Foxcroft’s figures come from ZIP code 04426, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Dover-Foxcroft’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dover-Foxcroft is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns, #117 of 143 in Maine. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 65% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 11%).
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). Dover-Foxcroft’s median household income is $63,344; among the 9,626 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$79K), it’s healthier than 37%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Dover-Foxcroft adults…
Dover-Foxcroft runs above ME on 7 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.
18.7% of Dover-Foxcroft adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
17 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Dover-Foxcroft and the towns around it
Dover-Foxcroft has the best Health Grade of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover-Foxcroft | C | 34.1% | 13.3% | 17.6% | ZIP 04426 |
| Bowerbank | — | — | — | — | |
| Sangerville | D | 37.6% | 15.6% | 22% | ZIP 04479 |
| Dover-Foxcroft | — | — | — | — | |
| Sebec | — | — | — | — | |
| Garland | D | 39.9% | 14% | 18.7% | ZIP 04939 |
| Guilford | D | 36.8% | 15.1% | 20.8% | ZIP 04443 |
Bowerbank and Sebec: fewer than 1,000 residents. Dover-Foxcroft: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Dover-Foxcroft
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Dover-Foxcroft, 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 Dover-Foxcroft; ≈ 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 Dover-Foxcroft adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Dover-Foxcroft adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Dover-Foxcroft 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dover-Foxcroft adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Dover-Foxcroft
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Dover-Foxcroft is better than Maine on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Maine figure falls inside Dover-Foxcroft’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Dover-Foxcroft | ME | U.S. | vs ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.1%20–26.4 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.2–19.4 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%16.2–20.4 | 17.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.1%29.3–38.9 | 32.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.3%11.5–15 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.2%35.8–42.5 | 35.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.5%37–43.9 | 37.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 36.7%33.6–39.7 | 32% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13%11.5–14.4 | 12.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.7%9.7–11.7 | 9.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.8%8.6–10.9 | 7.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11%9.5–12.7 | 8.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18%15.1–21.1 | 14.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.6%14.8–20.5 | 14.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.7%23.7–31.7 | 23.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14%11.8–16.4 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.9%30.3–39.8 | 32.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%7.6–11.9 | 7.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.2%79.5–84.7 | 81.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.1%55.6–62.5 | 63.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%84.9–88.6 | 87.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.2%75.2–80.7 | 76.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.8%63.6–71.8 | 70.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.7%71.7–82.9 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.8%23.6–30 | 26.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.7%28.8–37.1 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.6%20.5–27.3 | 22.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.2%11.7–17.2 | 10.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.5%9.7–13.7 | 9.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.9%7.6–10.5 | 7.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%7.9–10.7 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.7%15.6–22.3 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.2%32–40.2 | 32.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18%15.5–20.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.5%15.3–19.8 | 15.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.2%9–11.3 | 8.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%5.1–6.6 | 4.4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%8.9–11.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Dover-Foxcroft
Is Dover-Foxcroft a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dover-Foxcroft is healthier than 27% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #117 of 143 in Maine. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 37%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Dover-Foxcroft?
CDC estimates 34.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.3% and 38.9%, against 32.7% across Maine and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Dover-Foxcroft?
Northern Light Mayo Hospital in Dover Foxcroft, 2.3 miles in a straight line from Dover-Foxcroft’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Dover-Foxcroft have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.6–11.9%), 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 Dover-Foxcroft more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dover-Foxcroft.
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.