Where Perham residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Perham, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04766. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Perham
More Perham adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.4%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 13 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Perham
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (14.5%), vs 10.7% across Maine. Utility shut-off threats (9.7% vs 7.4%) and housing insecurity (12.7% vs 9.8%) are higher too. 21.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Perham
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.6%), vs 14.4% across Maine. Habits ↓
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 Perham’s likely range; Perham’s figures come from ZIP code 04766, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
13 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.
21.1% of Perham adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Out of every 100 Perham adults…
Perham runs above ME on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Perham
No hospital or community health center in Perham 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 Perham; ≈ 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 Perham adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Perham adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Perham 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.
Perham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wade | — | — | — | — | |
| Woodland | C− | 39.2% | 13.8% | 16.8% | ZIP 04736 |
| Westmanland | — | — | — | — |
Wade and Westmanland: 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 Perham adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Perham
Why doesn’t Perham have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Perham.
What hospital is closest to Perham?
Cary Medical Center in Caribou, 10.3 miles in a straight line from Perham’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Perham?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Pines Women & Children's Center in Caribou, 9.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Perham.
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.