Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere Knox residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Knox, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04986. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Knox
Making ends meet is harder in Knox
1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food (13.2%), vs 10.7% across Maine. Housing insecurity (12.1% vs 9.8%) and utility shut-off threats (8.9% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 19% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Knox
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18%), 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 Knox’s likely range; Knox’s figures come from ZIP code 04986, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19% of Knox adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
16 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Knox adults…
Knox runs above ME on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Knox
No hospital or community health center in Knox 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 Knox; ≈ 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 Knox adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Knox adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Knox 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.
Knox 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks | C | 36.3% | 11.7% | 18.1% | ZIP 04921 |
| Montville | B− | 34.7% | 11.2% | 16% | ZIP 04941 |
| Thorndike | — | — | — | — | |
| Unity | B− | 32.7% | 9.1% | 16.3% | ZIP 04988 |
| Freedom | — | — | — | — | |
| Morrill | C+ | 34.8% | 11.1% | 16.7% | ZIP 04952 |
Thorndike: not graded. Freedom: 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 Knox adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Knox
Why doesn’t Knox have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Knox.
What hospital is closest to Knox?
Mainehealth Waldo Hospital in Belfast, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Knox’s 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 Knox.
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.