Photo: John Phelan · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Little Falls residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Little Falls, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Little Falls. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Little Falls
Binge drinking is the habit Little Falls doesn’t win on
20.1% of adults binge drink, vs 15.5% across Maine, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Heart disease and COPD are less common in Little Falls
Little Falls runs below Maine on nine chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.5% vs 7.6%), COPD (5.1% vs 8.4%) and diabetes (7% vs 11.2%). Conditions ↓
Little Falls is an active town
Only 16.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.1% 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 Little Falls’ likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
2.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Little Falls adults…
Little Falls runs below ME on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Little Falls
No hospital or community health center in Little 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 Little Falls; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Little Falls adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Little Falls adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Little 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.3% of Little Falls adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Little 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham | A | 26.9% | 8.3% | 11.5% | ZIP 04062 |
| Gorham | A | 26.2% | 8% | 11.2% | ZIP 04038 |
| South Windham | — | — | — | — |
South Windham: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Little Falls adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Little Falls
Why doesn’t Little 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 Little Falls.
What hospital is closest to Little Falls?
Mainehealth Maine Medical Center in Portland, 10.1 miles in a straight line from Little Falls’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Little Falls?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Greater Portland Health at 654 Riverside Street in Portland, 6.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Little 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.