Capt. Joel Whitney House · Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Phillips residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Phillips, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04966. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Phillips
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Phillips
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 7.6% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, Phillips runs above Maine on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Phillips adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (27.8%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 21 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Phillips
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18.1%), 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 Phillips’ likely range; Phillips’ figures come from ZIP code 04966, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Phillips adults…
Phillips 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.
21 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Care in and near Phillips
No hospital or community health center in Phillips 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 Phillips; ≈ 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 Phillips adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Phillips adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Phillips 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.
18.4% of Phillips adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Phillips 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon | — | — | — | — |
Avon: 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 Phillips adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Phillips
Why doesn’t Phillips have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Phillips.
What hospital is closest to Phillips?
Mainehealth Franklin Hospital in Farmington, 18.1 miles in a straight line from Phillips’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Phillips?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Strong Area Health Center in Strong, 7.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Phillips.
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.