Where Hamlin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hamlin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04785. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hamlin
More Hamlin adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.1%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 38 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Hamlin
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.6%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.9%), vs 3.6% across Maine. Heart disease is also above the state: 12.2%, vs 7.6% across Maine. In all, Hamlin runs above Maine on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Hamlin
51.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 26.7% 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 Hamlin’s likely range; Hamlin’s figures come from ZIP code 04785, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
38 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Hamlin adults…
Hamlin runs above ME on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hamlin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Hamlin
No hospital or community health center in Hamlin 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 Hamlin; ≈ 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 Hamlin adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hamlin runs above Maine.
1 in 3 Hamlin 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.
25.4% of Hamlin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Hamlin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyr plantation | — | — | — | — | |
| Van Buren | — | — | — | — | |
| Van Buren | D− | 41.6% | 18% | 21.2% | ZIP codes |
| Caswell | — | — | — | — |
Cyr plantation and Caswell: fewer than 1,000 residents. Van Buren: 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 Hamlin adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hamlin
Why doesn’t Hamlin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hamlin.
What hospital is closest to Hamlin?
Cary Medical Center in Caribou, 15.4 miles in a straight line from Hamlin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hamlin?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Pines St. John Valley Health Center in Van Buren, 5.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hamlin.
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.