Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Lubec is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
Lubec differs from Maine on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04652. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lubec
Diabetes, heart disease and arthritis run high in Lubec
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (15.9%), vs 11.2% across Maine. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.7%), vs 7.6% across Maine. Arthritis is also above the state: 44.3%, vs 32% across Maine. In all, Lubec runs above Maine on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 41% of residents are 65 or older (Maine 22%), and diabetes, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Lubec adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 34 miles of trails across 30 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Lubec, and more people treating it
46.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Maine 35.7%), but 81.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Lubec
The closest emergency room is Down East Community Hospital in Machias, 25.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Regional Medical Center at Lubec is closer (3.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Lubec is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Lubec is healthier than 22%. Against the 6,592 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 47%. Health Grade ↓
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 Lubec’s likely range; Lubec’s figures come from ZIP code 04652, 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 Lubec’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lubec is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 60% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Lubec’s median household income is $52,375; among the 6,592 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$65K), it’s healthier than 47%, about where its income would put it.
Where Lubec compares well: binge drinking, 12.1% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 85.2% (U.S. 77.4%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 90.4% (U.S. 87.1%).
Out of every 100 Lubec adults…
Lubec runs above ME on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Lubec is an older town: 41% of residents are 65 or older, vs 22% across Maine. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Lubec as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
34 miles of trails across 30 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Lubec adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Lubec
1 community health center in Lubec, 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 Lubec; ≈ 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).
How Lubec adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Lubec 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.
15.9% of Lubec adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Lubec 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 Lubec adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lubec
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lubec is better than Maine on 4 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Maine figure falls inside Lubec’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lubec | ME | U.S. | vs ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.8%19.4–26.3 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.6–20.4 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.4–18.6 | 17.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39%34–43.8 | 32.7% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.9%13.8–18.1 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 46.8%43.2–50.3 | 35.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.1%38.6–45.6 | 37.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 44.3%40.9–47.5 | 32% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.7%11.4–14.1 | 12.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 13%11.8–14.2 | 9.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.7%9.4–12 | 7.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.5%9.6–13.4 | 8.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.9%4.3–5.6 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.1%12.7–17.7 | 14.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16%12.8–19 | 14.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 31%26.3–35.7 | 23.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.1%10.2–14.1 | 15.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.3%31.1–39.7 | 32.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%6.1–10 | 7.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 85.2%82.9–87.3 | 81.2% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.3%60.2–66.3 | 63.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.4%88.9–91.7 | 87.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.6%79–83.9 | 76.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.2%69.5–76.6 | 70.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.1%73.9–83.9 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25%22.1–28 | 26.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.9%28.3–36 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.4%19.4–25.7 | 22.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.3%9–14.1 | 10.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.1%7.5–10.9 | 9.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.1%6–8.4 | 7.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.5–9 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.9%12.7–19.6 | 14.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40%35.4–44.4 | 32.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.2%17.3–23.2 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.9%12.8–17.1 | 15.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.5%10.1–12.8 | 8.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.7–6.3 | 4.4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%7.8–10.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4–5.4 | 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 Lubec
Is Lubec a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lubec is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 47%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lubec?
CDC estimates 39% of adults have obesity, likely between 34% and 43.8%, against 32.7% across Maine and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lubec?
Down East Community Hospital in Machias, 25.1 miles in a straight line from Lubec’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lubec have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–10%), 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 Lubec 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 Lubec.
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.