Where Dyer Brook residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dyer Brook, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04747. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dyer Brook
More Dyer Brook adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.9%), vs 23.1% across Maine. Habits ↓
COPD, diabetes and stroke run high in Dyer Brook
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.6%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.4%), vs 11.2% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, Dyer Brook runs above Maine on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Dyer Brook
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (15%), vs 10.7% across Maine. Utility shut-off threats (9.6% vs 7.4%) and housing insecurity (12.1% vs 9.8%) are higher too. 22.8% 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 Dyer Brook’s likely range; Dyer Brook’s figures come from ZIP code 04747, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
Out of every 100 Dyer Brook adults…
Dyer Brook runs above ME on 9 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.
22.8% of Dyer Brook adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Care in and near Dyer Brook
No hospital or community health center in Dyer Brook 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 Dyer Brook; ≈ 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 Dyer Brook adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Dyer Brook adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Dyer Brook 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.
Dyer Brook 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield | — | — | — | — | |
| Merrill | — | — | — | — | |
| Hersey | — | — | — | — | |
| Island Falls | — | — | — | — | |
| Oakfield | — | — | — | — | |
| Moro plantation | — | — | — | — |
Oakfield, Merrill, Hersey, Island Falls, Oakfield and Moro plantation: 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 Dyer Brook adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dyer Brook
Why doesn’t Dyer Brook have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dyer Brook.
What hospital is closest to Dyer Brook?
Houlton Regional Hospital in Houlton, 19.7 miles in a straight line from Dyer Brook’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dyer Brook.
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.