Where Ludlow residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ludlow, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04730. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ludlow
More Ludlow adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.3%), vs 23.1% across Maine. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Ludlow
53.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 24.7% have lost all their teeth (Maine 14.8%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Ludlow
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.1%), vs 10.7% across Maine. Utility shut-off threats (10.3% vs 7.4%) and housing insecurity (13.2% vs 9.8%) are higher too. 23.7% 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 Ludlow’s likely range; Ludlow’s figures come from ZIP code 04730, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ludlow adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.7% of Ludlow adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Out of every 100 Ludlow adults…
Ludlow runs above ME on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ludlow
No hospital or community health center in Ludlow 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 Ludlow; ≈ 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 Ludlow adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Ludlow runs above Maine.
1 in 3 Ludlow 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.
Ludlow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smyrna | — | — | — | — | |
| New Limerick | — | — | — | — | |
| Houlton | D | 41.1% | 14.7% | 19.8% | ZIP 04730 |
Smyrna and New Limerick: 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 Ludlow adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ludlow
Why doesn’t Ludlow have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ludlow.
What hospital is closest to Ludlow?
Houlton Regional Hospital in Houlton, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Ludlow’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ludlow?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Katahdin Valley Health Center Houlton in Houlton, 6.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ludlow.
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.