U.S. Inspection Station-Orient, Maine · Photo: wbaron · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Orient residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Orient, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04471. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Orient
More Orient adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.5%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 12 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
COPD, diabetes and stroke run high in Orient
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.1%), vs 11.2% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, Orient runs above Maine on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Orient, and more people treating it
47.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Maine 35.7%), but 80.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Orient
The closest emergency room is Houlton Regional Hospital in Houlton, 21.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, St. Croix Regional Health Ctr is closer (10.7 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 Orient’s likely range; Orient’s figures come from ZIP code 04471, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
12 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Orient adults…
Orient runs above ME on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Orient adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Orient
No hospital or community health center in Orient 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 Orient; ≈ 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 Orient adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Orient 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.
22.2% of Orient adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Orient 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haynesville | — | — | — | — | |
| Weston | — | — | — | — | |
| Amity | — | — | — | — |
Haynesville, Weston and Amity: 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 Orient adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Orient
Why doesn’t Orient have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Orient.
What hospital is closest to Orient?
Houlton Regional Hospital in Houlton, 21.5 miles in a straight line from Orient’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Orient.
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.