Where Northfield residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Northfield, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04654. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Northfield
More Northfield adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.1%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 17 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Northfield
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.9%), vs 10.7% across Maine. No reliable transportation (11.3% vs 7.8%) and utility shut-off threats (10.1% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 23.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Northfield
53.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 23% have lost all their teeth (Maine 14.8%). 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 Northfield’s likely range; Northfield’s figures come from ZIP code 04654, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
17 miles of trails across 2 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.
23.6% of Northfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Keeping up with care
Share of Northfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Out of every 100 Northfield adults…
Northfield runs above ME on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Northfield is an older town: 39% of residents are 65 or older, vs 22% across Maine. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Northfield as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Northfield
No hospital or community health center in Northfield 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 Northfield; ≈ 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).
How Northfield adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Northfield runs above Maine.
4 in 10 Northfield 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.
Northfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesley | — | — | — | — | |
| Marshfield | — | — | — | — | |
| Whitneyville | — | — | — | — |
Wesley, Marshfield and Whitneyville: 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 Northfield adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Northfield
Why doesn’t Northfield have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Northfield.
What hospital is closest to Northfield?
Down East Community Hospital in Machias, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Northfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Northfield.
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.