Photo: P199 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Newry residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Newry, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04261. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newry
COPD, diabetes and heart disease run high in Newry
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.1%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.1%), vs 11.2% across Maine. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.9%, vs 7.6% across Maine. In all, Newry runs above Maine on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Newry
57.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 19.1% have lost all their teeth (Maine 14.8%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Newry, and more people treating it
43.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Maine 35.7%), but 80.8% 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 Newry’s likely range; Newry’s figures come from ZIP code 04261, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Newry adults…
Newry runs above ME on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Newry adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Newry
No hospital or community health center in Newry 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 Newry; ≈ 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.
59 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
How Newry adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
3 in 10 Newry 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 Newry adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Newry 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Newry adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Newry
Why doesn’t Newry have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Newry.
What hospital is closest to Newry?
Rumford Hospital in Rumford, 14.9 miles in a straight line from Newry’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 Newry?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bethel Family Health Center in Bethel, 8.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Newry.
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.