Where Maxfield residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Maxfield, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 04448, 04453. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Maxfield
More Maxfield adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.4%), vs 23.1% across Maine. Habits ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Maxfield
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.4%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.3%), vs 3.6% across Maine. Heart disease is also above the state: 11%, vs 7.6% across Maine. In all, Maxfield runs above Maine on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Maxfield
52.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 24.5% 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 Maxfield’s likely range; Maxfield’s figures come from ZIP codes 04448, 04453, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
Out of every 100 Maxfield adults…
Maxfield runs above ME on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Maxfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Maxfield
No hospital or community health center in Maxfield 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 Maxfield; ≈ 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 Maxfield adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Maxfield runs above Maine.
1 in 3 Maxfield 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.
24.7% of Maxfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Maxfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howland | D− | 42.4% | 15.8% | 21.3% | ZIP codes |
| Medford | — | — | — | — | |
| Seboeis plantation | — | — | — | — |
Medford and Seboeis 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 Maxfield adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Maxfield
Why doesn’t Maxfield have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Maxfield.
What hospital is closest to Maxfield?
Penobscot Valley Hospital in Lincoln, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Maxfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Maxfield?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Han Enfield in West Enfield, 7.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Maxfield.
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.