On CDC estimates, Medway is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns
Medway differs from Maine on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04460. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Medway
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Medway
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.6%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.3%), vs 7.6% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 5.3%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, Medway runs above Maine on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Medway adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.1%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 37 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Medway is in the bottom 4% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Medway is healthier than only 4% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Medway, and more people treating it
46.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Maine 35.7%), but 79.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.4% statewide. 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 Medway’s likely range; Medway’s figures come from ZIP code 04460, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Medway’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Medway is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns. All seven of Medway’s estimates fall in the lowest 11% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is physical distress: 20.2% of adults, against 14.3% across Maine and 13% nationally.
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). Medway’s median household income is $55,982; among the 7,720 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 5%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Medway compares well: binge drinking, 13.1% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 83.9% (U.S. 77.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 79.4% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Medway adults…
Medway runs above ME on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
37 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Medway adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Medway
1 community health center in Medway, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Medway; ≈ 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 Medway adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Medway runs above Maine.
1 in 3 Medway 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.
23.3% of Medway adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Medway 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medway | D− | 42.1% | 16.4% | 21.1% | ZIP 04460 |
| Woodville | — | — | — | — | |
| East Millinocket | D | 40.4% | 15.7% | 17.3% | ZIP 04430 |
| East Millinocket | — | — | — | — |
Woodville: fewer than 1,000 residents. East Millinocket: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Medway adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Medway
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Medway is better than Maine on 3 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Maine figure falls inside Medway’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Medway | ME | U.S. | vs ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.2%24.8–31.7 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.2%18–22.4 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.1%18.1–22.1 | 17.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.1%37.9–46.5 | 32.7% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.4%14.6–18.5 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 46.6%43.7–49.6 | 35.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.4%40.5–46.3 | 37.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 40.3%37.6–43.1 | 32% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 14%12.6–15.5 | 12.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.3%10.2–12.4 | 9.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.3%10–12.6 | 7.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.6%11.7–15.6 | 8.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.3%4.7–6 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.8%16.9–23 | 14.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.1%18–24.2 | 14.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.1%30.1–38.2 | 23.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.1%11.4–15 | 15.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.2%33.3–41.1 | 32.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.8%7.8–12.3 | 7.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.9%81.8–85.9 | 81.2% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 53%49.8–56.2 | 63.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%85–88.5 | 87.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.4%76.9–81.7 | 76.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.2%63.6–70.7 | 70.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.4%73.3–82.9 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.9%26.2–31.8 | 26.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.7%31.2–38.2 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.1%22–28.3 | 22.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.8%13–19 | 10.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.8%9.9–13.8 | 9.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.6%8.2–11.1 | 7.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.6%9.1–12.2 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 23.3%19.4–27.3 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.3%38.5–46 | 32.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.4%19.6–25.2 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.3%17–21.6 | 15.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.6%10.3–12.9 | 8.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.8%5.9–7.7 | 4.4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.3%9.9–12.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.6%4.9–6.5 | 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 Medway
Is Medway a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Medway is healthier than 4% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 5%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Medway?
CDC estimates 42.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.9% and 46.5%, against 32.7% across Maine and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Medway?
Millinocket Regional Hospital in Millinocket, 12.0 miles in a straight line from Medway’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Medway have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.8–12.3%), 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 Medway 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 Medway.
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.