Where Lee residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lee, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04455. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lee
More Lee adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.2%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 14 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in Lee
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.9%), vs 7.6% across Maine. Diabetes is also above the state: 16%, vs 11.2% across Maine. In all, Lee runs above Maine on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Lee
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.5%), vs 10.7% across Maine. No reliable transportation (11.5% vs 7.8%) and utility shut-off threats (10.5% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 25.7% 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 Lee’s likely range; Lee’s figures come from ZIP code 04455, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
14 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Lee adults…
Lee 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.
25.7% of Lee adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Care in and near Lee
1 community health center in Lee, 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 Lee; ≈ 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 Lee adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Lee adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lee runs above Maine.
1 in 3 Lee 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.
Lee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | — | — | — | — | |
| Winn | — | — | — | — | |
| Lincoln | D | 40.2% | 13.9% | 18.1% | ZIP 04457 |
Springfield and Winn: 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 Lee adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lee
Why doesn’t Lee have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lee.
What hospital is closest to Lee?
Penobscot Valley Hospital in Lincoln, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Lee’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lee?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northern Pine Care Estates in Lee, 1.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lee.
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.