Photo: Sugeknight2008 at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Mars Hill is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns
Mars Hill differs from Maine on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04758. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mars Hill
More Mars Hill adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.4%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 18 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Mars Hill
56.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 25.3% have lost all their teeth (Maine 14.8%). Checkups ↓
COPD, diabetes and stroke run high in Mars Hill
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (14.4%), vs 11.2% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, Mars Hill runs above Maine on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Mars Hill’s likely range; Mars Hill’s figures come from ZIP code 04758, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Mars Hill’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mars Hill is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 28% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Mars Hill’s median household income is $65,273; among the 9,979 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 15%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Mars Hill compares well: binge drinking, 12.9% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 79.3% (U.S. 76.5%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mars Hill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Out of every 100 Mars Hill adults…
Mars Hill runs above ME on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Mars Hill
No hospital or community health center in Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill; ≈ 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 Mars Hill adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Mars Hill 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.
19.1% of Mars Hill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mars Hill
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mars Hill is better than Maine on 2 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Maine figure falls inside Mars Hill’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mars Hill | ME | U.S. | vs ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.8%20.6–27.2 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.5–19.8 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.3%16.2–20.4 | 17.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.1%34.4–43.8 | 32.7% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.4%12.6–16.2 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.2%39.9–46.5 | 35.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.2%37.9–44.6 | 37.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37%34.1–39.8 | 32% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.4%11.9–14.9 | 12.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.8–11.8 | 9.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.6%8.5–10.7 | 7.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11%9.5–12.7 | 8.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.1–5.2 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.3%21.5–29.3 | 14.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.9%15–20.9 | 14.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.4%28.2–36.8 | 23.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.9%10.9–15 | 15.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.1%32.9–41.5 | 32.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.4%7.5–11.5 | 7.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.5%80–84.9 | 81.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.7%53.4–59.9 | 63.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%85.1–88.6 | 87.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.3%76.8–81.6 | 76.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.9%67.2–74.5 | 70.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.7%74.5–84.4 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.3%22.4–28.4 | 26.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.5%30.7–38.4 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.7%22.4–29.1 | 22.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.4%11–16 | 10.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.2%9.5–13.2 | 9.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.4%7.1–9.6 | 7.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.6%7.4–9.9 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.1%16.1–22.4 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.4%35.4–43.6 | 32.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.2%16.5–21.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.3%15.1–19.7 | 15.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.8%9.6–12 | 8.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%4.9–6.6 | 4.4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.1%8.6–11.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4–5.3 | 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 Mars Hill
Is Mars Hill a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mars Hill is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns: C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 15%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mars Hill?
CDC estimates 39.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.4% and 43.8%, against 32.7% across Maine and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mars Hill?
Northern Light A R Gould Hospital in Presque Isle, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Mars Hill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mars Hill have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.5–11.5%), 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 Mars Hill more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mars Hill.
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.