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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Patten, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 04765, 04777. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Patten
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Patten
1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.7%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 17 adults have had a stroke (5.8%), vs 3.6% across Maine. Heart disease is also above the state: 12.1%, vs 7.6% across Maine. In all, Patten runs above Maine on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 39% of residents are 65 or older (Maine 22%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Patten adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.3%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 62 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Patten
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.7%), vs 10.7% across Maine. No reliable transportation (11.5% vs 7.8%) and utility shut-off threats (10.6% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 26.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% 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 Patten’s likely range; Patten’s figures come from ZIP codes 04765, 04777, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Patten adults…
Patten runs above ME on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Patten 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 Patten as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
62 miles of trails across 3 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.
26.9% of Patten adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Care in and near Patten
1 community health center in Patten, 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 Patten; ≈ 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 Patten adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Patten adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Patten runs above Maine.
1 in 3 Patten 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.
Patten 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal | — | — | — | — | |
| Mount Chase | — | — | — | — | |
| Stacyville | — | — | — | — | |
| Patten | — | — | — | — |
Crystal, Mount Chase, Stacyville and Patten: 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 Patten adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Patten
Why doesn’t Patten have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Patten.
What hospital is closest to Patten?
Millinocket Regional Hospital in Millinocket, 25.7 miles in a straight line from Patten’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 Patten?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Katahdin Valley Health Center Patten in Patten, 2.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Patten.
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.