Norton House Historic District · Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Falmouth is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns
Falmouth differs from Maine on 27 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 26 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04105. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Falmouth
Falmouth ranks #2 for health in Maine
Out of 143 Maine towns with a Health Grade, Falmouth is #2 on the seven CDC estimates behind it. Nationally it’s healthier than 98% of towns. Health Grade ↓
Falmouth is an active town
Only 14.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.1% across Maine. The town has 104 miles of trails across 49 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Falmouth adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (28.6% vs 32%), frequent mental distress (13.6% vs 17.7%), lack of emotional support (19% vs 22.7%) and depression (23.2% vs 26.9%) all run below Maine. Mind & connection ↓
COPD and obesity are less common in Falmouth
Falmouth runs below Maine on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.1% vs 8.4%), obesity (24.2% vs 32.7%) and diabetes (8.5% vs 11.2%). Conditions ↓
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 Falmouth’s likely range; Falmouth’s figures come from ZIP code 04105, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Falmouth’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Falmouth is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns, #2 of 143 in Maine. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 92%.
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). Falmouth’s median household income is $150,919; among the 2,683 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($113K–$189K), it’s healthier than 93%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
104 miles of trails across 49 parks and preserves
How Falmouth adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Falmouth does better than Maine.
3 in 10 Falmouth 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.
Out of every 100 Falmouth adults…
Falmouth runs below ME on 10 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Falmouth
No hospital or community health center in Falmouth 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 Falmouth; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Falmouth adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.8% of Falmouth adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Falmouth and the towns around it
Falmouth has the best Health Grade of the 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth | A+ | 24.2% | 8.5% | 7.8% | ZIP 04105 |
| Portland | A | 27.7% | 8.3% | 11.1% | CDC place |
| Westbrook | A− | 27.8% | 8.9% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Cumberland | A+ | 25.4% | 8.2% | 8.7% | ZIP codes |
| Long Island | — | — | — | — | |
| Windham | A | 26.9% | 8.3% | 11.5% | ZIP 04062 |
| Falmouth | — | — | — | — |
Long Island: fewer than 1,000 residents. Falmouth: 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 Falmouth adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Falmouth
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Falmouth is better than Maine on 26 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Maine figure falls inside Falmouth’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Falmouth | ME | U.S. | vs ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.8%10.2–13.5 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.7%9.5–12.1 | 14.3% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%12.1–15.2 | 17.7% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.2%20.9–27.5 | 32.7% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.5%7.5–9.7 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.8%30.2–35.4 | 35.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.7%32.9–38.4 | 37.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.8%26.4–31.2 | 32% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.2%10–12.4 | 12.6% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.2%10.3–12.1 | 9.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.3–6.6 | 7.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.1%4.4–6 | 8.4% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.3%5.2–7.6 | 14.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.8%6.4–9.4 | 14.4% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 14.2%12.2–16.6 | 23.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%14.2–18.6 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 26.5%23.5–29.7 | 32.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.4%3.5–5.5 | 7.8% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.6%80.3–84.7 | 81.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 78.2%76.1–80.3 | 63.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.5%90.2–92.6 | 87.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.7%73.7–79.4 | 76.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 75.2%72.3–78 | 70.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.5%78.3–86.2 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.2%20.8–25.6 | 26.9% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 28.6%25.9–31.5 | 32% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19%16.8–21.3 | 22.7% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 4.9%4–5.9 | 10.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.4%4.4–6.4 | 9.8% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4%3.4–4.7 | 7.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.5%3.9–5.2 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.8%4.6–7.1 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.2%20.8–26 | 32.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.5%8.2–10.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.3%9.1–11.7 | 15.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.1–7.7 | 8.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.7%2.4–3.1 | 4.4% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.3%4.6–6.1 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.2%1.9–2.6 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Falmouth
Is Falmouth a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Falmouth is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #2 of 143 in Maine. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 93%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Falmouth?
CDC estimates 24.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 20.9% and 27.5%, against 32.7% across Maine and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Falmouth?
Mainehealth Maine Medical Center in Portland, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Falmouth’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Falmouth have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.5–5.5%), 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 Falmouth more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Falmouth.
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.