Photo: Unknown photographer · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Hancock is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns
On every measure CDC estimates, Hancock looks like Maine as a whole.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 04640, 04605. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hancock
Hancock is an older town
30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 22% across Maine. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Hancock with the state. Conditions ↓
Hancock is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Hancock is healthier than 69%. Against the 10,701 towns with similar household incomes ($54K–$90K), it’s healthier than 84%. 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 Hancock’s likely range; Hancock’s figures come from ZIP codes 04640, 04605, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Hancock’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hancock is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns, #50 of 143 in Maine. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 83% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 53%.
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). Hancock’s median household income is $72,285; among the 10,701 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$90K), it’s healthier than 84%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Hancock adults…
On every condition, Hancock is about the same as Maine. Tap one to see it as people.
Hancock is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 22% across Maine. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Hancock as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Hancock
No hospital or community health center in Hancock 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 Hancock; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Hancock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Hancock adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
3 in 10 Hancock 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.
13.2% of Hancock adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Hancock and the towns around it
Hancock’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock | B+ | 30% | 11.2% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Sorrento | — | — | — | — | |
| Lamoine | B+ | 29.7% | 10.7% | 13.7% | ZIP 04605 |
| Sullivan | C+ | 32.5% | 12.4% | 16.9% | ZIP 04664 |
| Franklin | C+ | 32.3% | 12.2% | 17% | ZIP 04634 |
| Bar Harbor | A− | 28.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% | ZIP 04609 |
| Gouldsboro | B | 29.9% | 12.7% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
Sorrento: 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 Hancock adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hancock
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hancock is better than Maine on 0 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Maine figure falls inside Hancock’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hancock | ME | U.S. | vs ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.7%14.8–21 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12–16.2 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.6–19 | 17.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30%25.7–34.6 | 32.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.2%9.6–13 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36%32.8–39.4 | 35.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39%35.8–42.3 | 37.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.2%30.2–36.3 | 32% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.2%10.9–13.7 | 12.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11%9.9–12.1 | 9.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9%6.9–9 | 7.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.4%6.8–10.2 | 8.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.3–4.4 | 3.6% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.6%10.2–15.3 | 14.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14%10.9–17.5 | 14.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21%17.3–25.1 | 23.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%13–17.8 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30%26–34.2 | 32.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.4%5.7–9.5 | 7.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.8%80.4–85.2 | 81.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.9%63.7–69.9 | 63.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.8%87–90.5 | 87.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%75.5–81.1 | 76.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.2%69.3–76.7 | 70.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.9%77.9–87.2 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.8%22.8–28.9 | 26.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.3%26.2–34.2 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.3%17.8–24.6 | 22.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.9%7.6–12.5 | 10.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.2%7.2–11.2 | 9.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%5.6–8.3 | 7.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%5.8–8.4 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.2%10.1–16.7 | 14.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.5%27.4–35.9 | 32.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14%11.6–16.5 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.9%12.6–17.4 | 15.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.7–10 | 8.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.8–5.2 | 4.4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.4–9.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3–4.3 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Hancock
Is Hancock a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hancock is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #50 of 143 in Maine. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 84%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hancock?
CDC estimates 30% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.7% and 34.6%, against 32.7% across Maine and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hancock?
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital in Ellsworth, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Hancock’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hancock have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–9.5%), 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 Hancock more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hancock.
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.