Where Medford residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Medford, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04463. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Medford
Making ends meet is harder in Medford
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (15.4%), vs 10.7% across Maine. Utility shut-off threats (10% vs 7.4%) and housing insecurity (12.6% vs 9.8%) are higher too. 20.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Medford
56.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 20.1% have lost all their teeth (Maine 14.8%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Medford
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.6% across Maine. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 7.6% across Maine. In all, Medford runs above Maine on four 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 Medford’s likely range; Medford’s figures come from ZIP code 04463, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.9% of Medford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Keeping up with care
Share of Medford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Out of every 100 Medford adults…
Medford runs above ME on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Medford
No hospital or community health center in Medford 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 Medford; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
How Medford adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Medford 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.
Medford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxfield | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake View plantation | — | — | — | — | |
| Lagrange | — | — | — | — | |
| Milo | C− | 35.7% | 13.5% | 19.5% | ZIP 04463 |
Maxfield, Lake View plantation and Lagrange: 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 Medford adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Medford
Why doesn’t Medford have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Medford.
What hospital is closest to Medford?
Northern Light Mayo Hospital in Dover Foxcroft, 18.1 miles in a straight line from Medford’s 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 Medford?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is KVHC Brownville in Brownville, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Medford.
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.