Where Merrill residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Merrill, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04780. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Merrill
More Merrill adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.2%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 17 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Merrill
52.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 24.2% have lost all their teeth (Maine 14.8%). Checkups ↓
COPD, diabetes and stroke run high in Merrill
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (15%), vs 11.2% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, Merrill runs above Maine on six 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 Merrill’s likely range; Merrill’s figures come from ZIP code 04780, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
17 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Merrill adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Out of every 100 Merrill adults…
Merrill runs above ME on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Merrill
No hospital or community health center in Merrill 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 Merrill; ≈ 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 Merrill adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Merrill 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.
22.9% of Merrill adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Merrill 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyer Brook | — | — | — | — | |
| Moro plantation | — | — | — | — | |
| Smyrna | — | — | — | — |
Dyer Brook, Moro plantation and Smyrna: 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 Merrill adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Merrill
Why doesn’t Merrill have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Merrill.
What hospital is closest to Merrill?
Houlton Regional Hospital in Houlton, 20.5 miles in a straight line from Merrill’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Merrill.
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.