Photo: David Wilson · CC BY 2.0Where Mattawamkeag residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mattawamkeag, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04459. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mattawamkeag
More Mattawamkeag adults get no exercise
36.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.1% across Maine. Habits ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Mattawamkeag
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.9%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.7%), vs 3.6% across Maine. Diabetes is also above the state: 17.5%, vs 11.2% across Maine. In all, Mattawamkeag runs above Maine on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Mattawamkeag
48.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 20.6% 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 Mattawamkeag’s likely range; Mattawamkeag’s figures come from ZIP code 04459, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
5.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Mattawamkeag adults…
Mattawamkeag runs above ME on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mattawamkeag adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Mattawamkeag
No hospital or community health center in Mattawamkeag 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 Mattawamkeag; ≈ 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 Mattawamkeag adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Mattawamkeag runs above Maine.
1 in 3 Mattawamkeag 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.
27.2% of Mattawamkeag adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Mattawamkeag 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattawamkeag | — | — | — | — | |
| Winn | — | — | — | — |
Mattawamkeag and Winn: 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 Mattawamkeag adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mattawamkeag
Why doesn’t Mattawamkeag have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mattawamkeag.
What hospital is closest to Mattawamkeag?
Penobscot Valley Hospital in Lincoln, 17.3 miles in a straight line from Mattawamkeag’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 Mattawamkeag.
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.