Pittston Farm · Public domainWhere Moose River residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Moose River, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04945. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moose River
The nearest ER is 60 miles from Moose River
The closest emergency room is Northern Light Mayo Hospital in Dover Foxcroft, 59.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Jackman Community Health Center is closer (5.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in Moose River
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 7.6% across Maine. Diabetes is also above the state: 13.5%, vs 11.2% across Maine. In all, Moose River runs above Maine on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Moose River
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.3%), vs 14.4% across Maine. Habits ↓
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 Moose River’s likely range; Moose River’s figures come from ZIP code 04945, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Moose River
No hospital or community health center in Moose River 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 Moose River; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Moose River adults…
Moose River runs above ME on 7 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Moose River adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Moose River adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Moose River 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.
18.3% of Moose River adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Moose River and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackman | — | — | — | — | |
| Dennistown plantation | — | — | — | — |
Jackman and Dennistown plantation: 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 Moose River adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Moose River
Why doesn’t Moose River have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Moose River.
Where can I get low-cost care near Moose River?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Jackman Community Health Center in Jackman, 5.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Moose River.
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.