Photo: David Wilson · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Guilford is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns
Guilford trails Maine on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04443. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Guilford
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Guilford
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.6%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.6% across Maine. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.7%, vs 7.6% across Maine. In all, Guilford runs above Maine on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Maine 22%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Guilford
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (15.9%), vs 10.7% across Maine. Utility shut-off threats (10.2% vs 7.4%) and housing insecurity (12.6% vs 9.8%) are higher too. 22.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Guilford
54.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 24.7% 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 Guilford’s likely range; Guilford’s figures come from ZIP code 04443, 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 Guilford’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Guilford is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 45% 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). Guilford’s median household income is $53,173; among the 6,823 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$66K), it’s healthier than 27%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Guilford adults…
Guilford runs above ME on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Guilford is an older town: 31% 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 Guilford 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.
22.2% of Guilford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Keeping up with care
Share of Guilford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Guilford
No hospital or community health center in Guilford 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 Guilford; ≈ 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.
12 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Guilford adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Guilford adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Guilford and the towns around it
Guilford’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford | D | 36.8% | 15.1% | 20.8% | ZIP 04443 |
| Sangerville | D | 37.6% | 15.6% | 22% | ZIP 04479 |
| Guilford | — | — | — | — | |
| Dover-Foxcroft | C | 34.1% | 13.3% | 17.6% | ZIP 04426 |
| Parkman | — | — | — | — | |
| Willimantic | — | — | — | — | |
| Abbot | — | — | — | — |
Guilford, Parkman, Willimantic and Abbot: 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 Guilford adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Guilford
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Guilford is better than Maine on 0 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Maine figure falls inside Guilford’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Guilford | ME | U.S. | vs ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.5%22.6–28.7 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%16.8–21 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.8%16.8–20.9 | 17.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.8%31.8–42 | 32.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.1%13.2–16.9 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.3%38.8–45.8 | 35.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.1%38.5–45.7 | 37.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 39.2%35.9–42.4 | 32% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.1%11.7–14.5 | 12.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.7%9.7–11.7 | 9.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.7%9.7–11.8 | 7.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.6%11.2–14.2 | 8.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.7–5.6 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 24.7%21–28.8 | 14.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.8%18.1–23.6 | 14.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.6%26.6–34.6 | 23.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.6%11.5–15.9 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37%32.3–41.9 | 32.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.7%8–11.3 | 7.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.5%79.8–84.9 | 81.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.6%51.1–58.1 | 63.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.2%85.6–88.7 | 87.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%76–81.5 | 76.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.3%60.9–69.6 | 70.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.5%69.2–81.3 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.1%23.8–30.3 | 26.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.2%28.5–36.2 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.2%21.2–27.6 | 22.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.9%13.6–18.4 | 10.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.6%10.8–14.4 | 9.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.2%8.8–11.5 | 7.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.9%8.7–11.1 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.2%19.3–25.1 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.3%34.3–42.1 | 32.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20%17.6–22.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.3%16.3–20.3 | 15.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.8%9.7–12 | 8.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 4.4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11%9.8–12.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 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 Guilford
Is Guilford a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Guilford is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 27%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Guilford?
CDC estimates 36.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.8% and 42%, against 32.7% across Maine and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Guilford?
Northern Light Mayo Hospital in Dover Foxcroft, 5.2 miles in a straight line from Guilford’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Guilford have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8–11.3%), 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 Guilford 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 Guilford.
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.