Where New Canada residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Canada, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 04743, 04781. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Canada
More New Canada adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.3%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 23 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Obesity and diabetes run high in New Canada
2 in 5 adults have obesity (37.8%), vs 32.7% across Maine. 1 in 8 adults have diabetes (12.9%), vs 11.2% across Maine. 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 New Canada’s likely range; New Canada’s figures come from ZIP codes 04743, 04781, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
23 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 New Canada adults…
New Canada runs above ME on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near New Canada
No hospital or community health center in New Canada 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 New Canada; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of New Canada adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How New Canada adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 New Canada 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.
16.8% of New Canada adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
New Canada 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallagrass | — | — | — | — | |
| Fort Kent | C+ | 37.3% | 12.6% | 15.3% | ZIP 04743 |
Wallagrass: 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 New Canada adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in New Canada
Why doesn’t New Canada have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for New Canada.
What hospital is closest to New Canada?
Northern Maine Medical Center in Fort Kent, 8.8 miles in a straight line from New Canada’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near New Canada?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bolduc Avenue Health Center in Fort Kent, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Canada.
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.