Where Masardis residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Masardis, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04732. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Masardis
More Masardis adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.4%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 33 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
COPD, diabetes and stroke run high in Masardis
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.7%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.2%), vs 11.2% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, Masardis runs above Maine on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Masardis
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (15.3%), vs 10.7% across Maine. Utility shut-off threats (9.9% vs 7.4%) and housing insecurity (12.5% vs 9.8%) are higher too. 23.2% 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 Masardis’ likely range; Masardis’ figures come from ZIP code 04732, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
33 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Masardis adults…
Masardis runs above ME on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.2% of Masardis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Care in and near Masardis
No hospital or community health center in Masardis 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 Masardis; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Masardis adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Masardis adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Masardis 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.
Masardis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland | D | 42% | 16.2% | 20.7% | ZIP 04732 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Masardis adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Masardis
Why doesn’t Masardis have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Masardis.
What hospital is closest to Masardis?
Northern Light A R Gould Hospital in Presque Isle, 21.7 miles in a straight line from Masardis’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Masardis?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Katahdin Valley Health Center Ashland in Ashland, 7.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Masardis.
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.