Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, East Millinocket is healthier than 53%
East Millinocket differs from Maine on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04430. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Millinocket
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in East Millinocket
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.2%), vs 7.6% across Maine. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.1%), vs 8.4% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 5.1%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, East Millinocket runs above Maine on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More East Millinocket adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (30.9%), vs 23.1% across Maine. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in East Millinocket, and more people treating it
46.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Maine 35.7%), but 80.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
East Millinocket is short on primary care and mental health care
East Millinocket is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
East Millinocket is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, East Millinocket is healthier than 13%. Against the 3,048 towns with similar household incomes ($32K–$53K), it’s healthier than 53%. Health Grade ↓
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 East Millinocket’s likely range; East Millinocket’s figures come from ZIP code 04430, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind East Millinocket’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Millinocket is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 32% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). East Millinocket’s median household income is $42,011; among the 3,048 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($32K–$53K), it’s healthier than 53%, about where its income would put it.
Where East Millinocket compares well: binge drinking, 12.6% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 85.2% (U.S. 77.4%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 89% (U.S. 87.1%).
Out of every 100 East Millinocket adults…
East Millinocket runs above ME on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
8.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of East Millinocket adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near East Millinocket
No hospital or community health center in East Millinocket 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 East Millinocket; ≈ 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).
How East Millinocket adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 East Millinocket 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.
18.6% of East Millinocket adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
East Millinocket and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Millinocket | D | 40.4% | 15.7% | 17.3% | ZIP 04430 |
| East Millinocket | — | — | — | — | |
| Medway | D− | 42.1% | 16.4% | 21.1% | ZIP 04460 |
East Millinocket: 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 East Millinocket adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for East Millinocket
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, East Millinocket is better than Maine on 4 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Maine figure falls inside East Millinocket’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | East Millinocket | ME | U.S. | vs ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.2%21.6–29.2 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.3–21.4 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%16–20.3 | 17.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.4%36.2–44.7 | 32.7% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.7%13.7–17.9 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 46.5%43.3–49.6 | 35.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.6%40.6–46.5 | 37.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 40.9%38–43.9 | 32% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.5%12.2–15 | 12.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.6%11.5–13.8 | 9.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.2%9.7–12.7 | 7.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.1%10–14.4 | 8.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.4–6 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.1%16.2–22.2 | 14.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.3%14–20.7 | 14.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 30.9%26.3–35.8 | 23.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.6%10.9–14.4 | 15.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.6%30–37.4 | 32.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%6.4–10.6 | 7.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 85.2%83.2–87.1 | 81.2% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.3%58.4–64.2 | 63.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%87.5–90.5 | 87.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.4%77.8–82.7 | 76.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70%66.3–73.4 | 70.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.5%75.7–84.7 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.7%25.1–30.6 | 26.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.6%29.4–36.2 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.7%19.9–25.9 | 22.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.6%10.1–15.4 | 10.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.9%8.2–11.8 | 9.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%6.9–9.6 | 7.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.9%7.6–10.4 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.6%15.2–22.5 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.9%35.7–44.5 | 32.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.1%18–24.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.7%14.5–19.2 | 15.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.8%10.3–13.3 | 8.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.1–7.2 | 4.4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.2%8.6–11.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.2–6 | 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 East Millinocket
Is East Millinocket a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Millinocket is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns: D for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in East Millinocket?
CDC estimates 40.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.2% and 44.7%, against 32.7% across Maine and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to East Millinocket?
Millinocket Regional Hospital in Millinocket, 5.7 miles in a straight line from East Millinocket’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in East Millinocket have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.4–10.6%), 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 East Millinocket more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Millinocket.
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.