Photo: David Wilson · CC BY 2.0Where Perry residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Perry, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04667. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Perry
Making ends meet is harder in Perry
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.6%), vs 10.7% across Maine. No reliable transportation (11.4% vs 7.8%) and utility shut-off threats (10.6% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 20.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes, obesity and stroke run high in Perry
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (15.8%), vs 11.2% across Maine. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (41.4%), vs 32.7% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, Perry runs above Maine on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Perry adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.3%), vs 23.1% 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 Perry’s likely range; Perry’s figures come from ZIP code 04667, which may reach past town lines.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.8% of Perry adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Out of every 100 Perry adults…
Perry runs above ME on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
9.2 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Care in and near Perry
No hospital or community health center in Perry 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 Perry; ≈ 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 Perry adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Perry adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Perry runs above Maine.
1 in 3 Perry 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.
Perry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke | — | — | — | — | |
| Lubec | C− | 39% | 15.9% | 16% | ZIP 04652 |
| Eastport | C | 38.2% | 16.1% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Robbinston | — | — | — | — |
Pembroke and Robbinston: 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 Perry adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Perry
Why doesn’t Perry have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Perry.
What hospital is closest to Perry?
Calais Community Hospital in Calais, 15.7 miles in a straight line from Perry’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 Perry?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Eastport Health Care in Eastport, 7.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Perry.
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.