Where Macwahoc plantation residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Macwahoc plantation, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04451. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Macwahoc plantation
More Macwahoc plantation adults get no exercise
35.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 20 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Macwahoc plantation
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.3%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (11.9%), vs 7.6% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 5.6%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, Macwahoc plantation runs above Maine on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Macwahoc plantation
51.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 22.1% have lost all their teeth (Maine 14.8%). 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 Macwahoc plantation’s likely range; Macwahoc plantation’s figures come from ZIP code 04451, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
20 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Macwahoc plantation adults…
Macwahoc plantation runs above ME on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Macwahoc plantation adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Macwahoc plantation
No hospital or community health center in Macwahoc plantation 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 Macwahoc plantation; ≈ 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 Macwahoc plantation adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Macwahoc plantation runs above Maine.
1 in 3 Macwahoc plantation 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.
25% of Macwahoc plantation adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Macwahoc plantation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed plantation | — | — | — | — |
Reed plantation: 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 Macwahoc plantation adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Macwahoc plantation
Why doesn’t Macwahoc plantation have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Macwahoc plantation.
What hospital is closest to Macwahoc plantation?
Millinocket Regional Hospital in Millinocket, 23.0 miles in a straight line from Macwahoc plantation’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Macwahoc plantation.
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.