Where Princeton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Princeton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04668. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Princeton
Making ends meet is harder in Princeton
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.7%), about twice the Maine rate. No reliable transportation (14% vs 7.8%) and utility shut-off threats (12.9% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 26.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Princeton adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.9%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 22 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Princeton
49.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 22% have lost all their teeth (Maine 14.8%). Checkups ↓
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 Princeton’s likely range; Princeton’s figures come from ZIP code 04668, 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.
26.1% of Princeton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
Keeping up with care
Share of Princeton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Out of every 100 Princeton adults…
Princeton runs above ME on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Princeton
1 community health center in Princeton, 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 Princeton; ≈ 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 Princeton adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Princeton runs above Maine.
4 in 10 Princeton 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.
Princeton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander | — | — | — | — | |
| Baileyville | D | 41.1% | 14.6% | 20% | ZIP 04694 |
Alexander: 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 Princeton adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Princeton
Why doesn’t Princeton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Princeton.
What hospital is closest to Princeton?
Calais Community Hospital in Calais, 12.9 miles in a straight line from Princeton’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 Princeton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is St. Croix Regional Family Health Center in Princeton, 6.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Princeton.
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.