Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Milford is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns
Milford trails Maine on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04461. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Milford
Mental distress runs high in Milford
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (21.1%), vs 17.7% across Maine. Loneliness is above the state too: 36.2%, vs 32% across Maine. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Milford
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (15%), vs 10.7% across Maine. No reliable transportation (10.5% vs 7.8%) and utility shut-off threats (9.5% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 21% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Milford
56.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 21% 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 Milford’s likely range; Milford’s figures come from ZIP code 04461, 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 Milford’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Milford is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns, #132 of 143 in Maine. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 44% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Milford’s median household income is $85,111; among the 10,400 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$106K), it’s healthier than 4%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
How Milford adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Milford runs above Maine.
4 in 10 Milford 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.
21% of Milford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Keeping up with care
Share of Milford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Out of every 100 Milford adults…
Milford runs above ME on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Milford
No hospital or community health center in Milford 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 Milford; ≈ 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.
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Milford and the towns around it
Milford’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford | D | 40.1% | 12.5% | 19.3% | ZIP 04461 |
| Milford | — | — | — | — | |
| Old Town | C+ | 37.3% | 10.3% | 14.8% | CDC place |
| Bradley | D | 40.3% | 13.1% | 19.2% | ZIP 04411 |
| Greenbush | D | 41.4% | 12.9% | 19.6% | ZIP 04418 |
| Bradley | — | — | — | — |
Milford: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Bradley: 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 Milford adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Milford
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Milford is better than Maine on 0 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Maine figure falls inside Milford’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Milford | ME | U.S. | vs ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.2%21–27.3 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.5–19.4 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.1%19–23.3 | 17.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.1%35.9–44.3 | 32.7% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.5%11.1–14 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.7%36–41.4 | 35.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.1%35.4–40.9 | 37.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.7%30.3–35.1 | 32% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 13.9%12.5–15.4 | 12.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.2–9.9 | 9.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 7.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 10.2%8.8–11.8 | 8.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 3.6% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21%17.8–24.5 | 14.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.3%16.4–22.3 | 14.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.7%25.9–33.5 | 23.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.6–17.8 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.3%33.4–41.3 | 32.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10%8–12.3 | 7.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.1%78.7–83.4 | 81.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.3%53.3–59.4 | 63.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.1%81.9–86 | 87.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74%71.4–76.4 | 76.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.6%65.1–71.9 | 70.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.2%71.9–82.1 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.8%27–32.7 | 26.9% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 36.2%32.8–39.7 | 32% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.6%22.7–28.8 | 22.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15%12.4–17.9 | 10.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.2%10.2–14.3 | 9.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.5%8.1–11 | 7.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.5%9–12.1 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21%17.4–24.6 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.4%33.7–41.1 | 32.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.1%14.9–19.3 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.3%16.9–21.7 | 15.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%7.9–9.8 | 8.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.3 | 4.4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10%8.7–11.4 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.8–5.1 | 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 Milford
Is Milford a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Milford is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns: D for health, #132 of 143 in Maine. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 4%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Milford?
CDC estimates 40.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.9% and 44.3%, against 32.7% across Maine and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Milford?
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, 15.3 miles in a straight line from Milford’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Milford have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 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 Milford 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 Milford.
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.