Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Milbridge is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Milbridge differs from Maine on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04658. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Milbridge
More Milbridge adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.8%), vs 23.1% across Maine. Habits ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Milbridge
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.7%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.6% across Maine. Diabetes is also above the state: 16.1%, vs 11.2% across Maine. In all, Milbridge runs above Maine on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Maine 22%), and COPD, stroke and diabetes are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Milbridge is in the bottom 7% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Milbridge is healthier than only 7% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Milbridge, and more people treating it
45.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Maine 35.7%), but 79.6% 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 Milbridge’s likely range; Milbridge’s figures come from ZIP code 04658, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Milbridge’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Milbridge is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 19% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Milbridge’s median household income is $60,536; among the 9,069 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$76K), it’s healthier than 7%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Milbridge compares well: binge drinking, 12.8% (U.S. 15.4%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 79.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
6.8 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Milbridge adults…
Milbridge runs above ME on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Milbridge is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 22% across Maine. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Milbridge as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Milbridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Milbridge
No hospital or community health center in Milbridge 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 Milbridge; ≈ 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 Milbridge adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Milbridge 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 Milbridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Milbridge and the towns around it
Milbridge has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milbridge | D | 40.4% | 16.1% | 19.2% | ZIP 04658 |
| Harrington | — | — | — | — | |
| Steuben | D | 41.4% | 15.4% | 20.6% | ZIP 04680 |
| Cherryfield | D | 40.9% | 15.8% | 20.3% | ZIP 04622 |
Harrington: 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 Milbridge adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Milbridge
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Milbridge is better than Maine on 2 and worse on 21; on the rest, the Maine figure falls inside Milbridge’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Milbridge | ME | U.S. | vs ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.7%23–30.3 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.5%17.1–21.8 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%16.9–21.2 | 17.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.4%35.4–45.2 | 32.7% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.1%14–18.1 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 45.1%41.6–48.3 | 35.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.9%36.5–43.1 | 37.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 41.8%38.6–44.7 | 32% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.1%11.7–14.6 | 12.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.4%10.3–12.5 | 9.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.8%9.5–12 | 7.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.7%10.8–14.6 | 8.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.5–5.8 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.2%18–24.8 | 14.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.2%16.1–22.3 | 14.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 35.8%30.9–40.3 | 23.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.8%10.9–15 | 15.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.8%33.6–42.2 | 32.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.6%9.3–14.1 | 7.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.8%80.2–85.2 | 81.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.8%52.6–59 | 63.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.5%84.7–88.3 | 87.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.6%77–81.9 | 76.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.6%64.8–72.4 | 70.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.2%68.2–79.6 | 80.3% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.5%23.4–29.5 | 26.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.1%31.2–39.5 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.1%21.7–28.9 | 22.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.4%13.4–19.9 | 10.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.6%10.6–14.9 | 9.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.5%8.1–11.1 | 7.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.4%8.9–12.2 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.9%19–27.4 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44%39.5–48.3 | 32.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.2%19.1–25.1 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.5%16.1–20.9 | 15.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.9%10.5–13.2 | 8.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.9%6–7.9 | 4.4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.5%9.9–13.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%4.7–6.4 | 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 Milbridge
Is Milbridge a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Milbridge is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 7%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Milbridge?
CDC estimates 40.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.4% and 45.2%, against 32.7% across Maine and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Milbridge?
Mount Desert Island Hospital in Bar Harbor, 17.5 miles in a straight line from Milbridge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Milbridge have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.3–14.1%), 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 Milbridge 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 Milbridge.
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.