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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for North Haven, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 04853, 04843. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Haven
North Haven is older than Maine, yet healthier on chronic conditions
North Haven runs below Maine on COPD (6.3% vs 8.4%), diabetes (8.9% vs 11.2%) and obesity (26.8% vs 32.7%). That’s despite an older population: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Maine 22%). Conditions ↓
North Haven is short on primary care and mental health care
North Haven is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
North Haven is an active town
Only 17.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.1% across Maine. The town has 22 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Fewer North Haven adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Maine. 1 in 15 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 North Haven’s likely range; North Haven’s figures come from ZIP codes 04853, 04843, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 North Haven adults…
North Haven runs below ME on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
North Haven is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 22% across Maine. Many conditions rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in North Haven as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near North Haven
1 community health center in North Haven, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 North Haven; ≈ 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.
22 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.3% of North Haven adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Haven adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How North Haven adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, North Haven does better than Maine.
3 in 10 North Haven 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.
North Haven 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Isle | C+ | 30.6% | 13.6% | 16% | ZIP codes |
| Vinalhaven | A | 26.9% | 9.4% | 10.9% | ZIP 04863 |
| Camden | A− | 27.6% | 12.1% | 10.5% | ZIP 04843 |
| Owls Head | A− | 27.8% | 11.4% | 12.4% | ZIP 04854 |
| Rockport | A− | 27.5% | 10.8% | 12.3% | ZIP 04856 |
| Stonington | C+ | 31.7% | 13.7% | 16.9% | ZIP 04681 |
| Islesboro | — | — | — | — | |
| Rockland | B+ | 28.7% | 10.6% | 14.4% | CDC place |
Islesboro: 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 North Haven adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in North Haven
Why doesn’t North Haven have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for North Haven.
What hospital is closest to North Haven?
Mainehealth Pen Bay Hospital in Rockport, 8.7 miles in a straight line from North Haven’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near North Haven?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is North Haven PT at Southern Harbor in North Haven, 1.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Haven.
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.