Where Dunstan residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dunstan, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dunstan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dunstan
Dunstan is an active town
Only 17.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.1% across Maine. Habits ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in Dunstan
Dunstan runs below Maine on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (6.2% vs 8.4%), heart disease (6.2% vs 7.6%) and obesity (26.8% vs 32.7%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Dunstan adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Maine. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults 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 Dunstan’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
3.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Dunstan adults…
Dunstan runs below 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.
10% of Dunstan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Care in and near Dunstan
No hospital or community health center in Dunstan 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 Dunstan; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dunstan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Dunstan adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Dunstan 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.
Dunstan and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dunstan adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Dunstan
Why doesn’t Dunstan have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dunstan.
What hospital is closest to Dunstan?
Mainehealth Maine Medical Center in Portland, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Dunstan’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 Dunstan?
11 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Greater Portland Health at 100 Brickhill Avenue in South Portland, 6.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dunstan.
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.