Embden Town House · Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Embden residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Embden, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04958. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Embden
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Embden
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.6% across Maine. Diabetes is also above the state: 14.6%, vs 11.2% across Maine. In all, Embden runs above Maine on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (Maine 22%), and COPD, stroke and diabetes are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Embden
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (14.4%), vs 10.7% across Maine. Utility shut-off threats (9.8% vs 7.4%) and housing insecurity (12.1% vs 9.8%) are higher too. 20.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Embden
55.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 18.5% have lost all their teeth (Maine 14.8%). Checkups ↓
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 Embden’s likely range; Embden’s figures come from ZIP code 04958, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Embden adults…
Embden runs above ME on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Embden is an older town: 35% of residents are 65 or older, vs 22% across Maine. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Embden as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.3% of Embden adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Keeping up with care
Share of Embden adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Embden
No hospital or community health center in Embden 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 Embden; ≈ 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.
44 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Embden adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Embden 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.
Embden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solon | C+ | 34.4% | 13% | 16.3% | ZIP 04979 |
| Anson | C− | 37% | 14.2% | 20.3% | ZIP codes |
| New Portland | — | — | — | — |
New Portland: 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 Embden adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Embden
Why doesn’t Embden have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Embden.
What hospital is closest to Embden?
Redington Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan, 15.9 miles in a straight line from Embden’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Embden?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bingham Area Health Center in Bingham, 9.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Embden.
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.