Moses Hutchins House · Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Lovell is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns
Lovell differs from Maine on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04051. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lovell
COPD, diabetes and stroke run high in Lovell
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (14.7%), vs 11.2% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, Lovell runs above Maine on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Lovell, and more people treating it
40.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Maine 35.7%), but 80.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Lovell’s likely range; Lovell’s figures come from ZIP code 04051, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Lovell’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lovell is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 61% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 13%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Lovell’s median household income is $80,625; among the 10,711 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($60K–$101K), it’s healthier than 29%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Lovell compares well: cholesterol check in 5 years, 89.4% (U.S. 87.1%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.1% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Lovell adults…
Lovell runs above ME on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lovell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Lovell
No hospital or community health center in Lovell 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 Lovell; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
47 miles of trails across 17 parks and preserves
How Lovell adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
3 in 10 Lovell 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.
17.1% of Lovell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Lovell 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lovell adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lovell
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lovell is better than Maine on 2 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Maine figure falls inside Lovell’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lovell | ME | U.S. | vs ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22%18.3–26.2 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%14.4–19.6 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.3–18.6 | 17.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.8%30.4–39.9 | 32.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.7%12.7–16.9 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.6%37.2–44.2 | 35.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.7%40.3–47.4 | 37.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 38.6%35.5–41.9 | 32% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.4%12–14.9 | 12.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.7%10.6–13 | 9.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.7%8.5–11.2 | 7.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.1%9.1–13.4 | 8.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4–5.4 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.8%13.2–18.6 | 14.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.6%13–20.5 | 14.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.7%20.5–29.4 | 23.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.9%11.8–16.3 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.9%27.8–36.1 | 32.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.6%5.5–10.3 | 7.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.6%81.2–86.1 | 81.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.2%57.9–64.4 | 63.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.4%87.7–91.2 | 87.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.1%77.4–82.8 | 76.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.2%69.6–76.7 | 70.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.8%73–83.8 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.5%22.6–28.7 | 26.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.4%26.8–34.4 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.8%19.6–26.6 | 22.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.4%9.5–15.9 | 10.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.6%8.4–13.1 | 9.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%6.7–9.9 | 7.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%6.7–9.7 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.1%13.1–21.9 | 14.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.3%28.8–37.9 | 32.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.2%14.2–20.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.4%13–18.1 | 15.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10%8.7–11.3 | 8.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.6–6.5 | 4.4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%7.8–11.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%3.8–5.5 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Maine figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Lovell
Is Lovell a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lovell is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 29%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lovell?
CDC estimates 34.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.4% and 39.9%, against 32.7% across Maine and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lovell?
Bridgton Hospital in Bridgton, 13.2 miles in a straight line from Lovell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lovell have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–10.3%), against 7.8% across Maine.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Lovell more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lovell.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.