Moose River Congregational Church · Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Jackman residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Jackman, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04945. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jackman
The nearest ER is 55 miles from Jackman
The closest emergency room is Northern Light Mayo Hospital in Dover Foxcroft, 54.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Jackman Community Health Center is closer (3.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in Jackman
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 7.6% across Maine. Diabetes is also above the state: 13.5%, vs 11.2% across Maine. In all, Jackman runs above Maine on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Jackman
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.3%), vs 14.4% across Maine. Habits ↓
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 Jackman’s likely range; Jackman’s figures come from ZIP code 04945, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Jackman
1 community health center in Jackman, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Jackman; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Jackman adults…
Jackman runs above ME on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jackman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Jackman adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Jackman 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.
18.3% of Jackman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Jackman and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moose River | — | — | — | — |
Moose River: 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 Jackman adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Jackman
Why doesn’t Jackman have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Jackman.
Where can I get low-cost care near Jackman?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Jackman Community Health Center in Jackman, 3.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jackman.
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.