Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0Where Island Falls residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Island Falls, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04747. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Island Falls
More Island Falls adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.9%), vs 23.1% across Maine. Habits ↓
COPD, diabetes and stroke run high in Island Falls
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.6%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.4%), vs 11.2% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, Island Falls runs above Maine on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Island Falls
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (15%), vs 10.7% across Maine. Utility shut-off threats (9.6% vs 7.4%) and housing insecurity (12.1% vs 9.8%) are higher too. 22.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Island Falls’ likely range; Island Falls’ figures come from ZIP code 04747, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
9.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Island Falls adults…
Island Falls runs above ME on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.8% of Island Falls adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Care in and near Island Falls
No hospital or community health center in Island Falls 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 Island Falls; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Island Falls adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Island Falls adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Island Falls 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.
Island Falls 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal | — | — | — | — | |
| Dyer Brook | — | — | — | — | |
| Sherman | — | — | — | — |
Crystal, Dyer Brook and Sherman: 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 Island Falls adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Island Falls
Why doesn’t Island Falls have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Island Falls.
What hospital is closest to Island Falls?
Houlton Regional Hospital in Houlton, 20.0 miles in a straight line from Island Falls’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Island Falls.
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.