Where Moscow residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Moscow, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04920. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moscow
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Moscow
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.8%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 7.6% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, Moscow runs above Maine on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Moscow
The closest emergency room is Redington Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan, 27.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Health Reach Community Health Centers is closer (5.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Moscow’s likely range; Moscow’s figures come from ZIP code 04920, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Moscow adults…
Moscow runs above ME on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Moscow
No hospital or community health center in Moscow 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 Moscow; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Moscow adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Moscow adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Moscow 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.
16.1% of Moscow adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Moscow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Ridge plantation | — | — | — | — | |
| Bingham | — | — | — | — | |
| Caratunk | — | — | — | — | |
| Bingham | — | — | — | — |
Pleasant Ridge plantation, Bingham, Caratunk and Bingham: 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 Moscow adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Moscow
Why doesn’t Moscow have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Moscow.
What hospital is closest to Moscow?
Redington Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan, 27.2 miles in a straight line from Moscow’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Moscow?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bingham Area Health Center in Bingham, 5.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Moscow.
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.