Photo: Unknown photographer · Public domainWhere Prospect residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Prospect, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04981. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Prospect
Heart disease, stroke and diabetes run high in Prospect
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 7.6% across Maine. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.6% across Maine. Diabetes is also above the state: 13.2%, vs 11.2% across Maine. In all, Prospect runs above Maine on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Prospect, and more people treating it
39.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Maine 35.7%), but 80.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.4% statewide. 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 Prospect’s likely range; Prospect’s figures come from ZIP code 04981, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Prospect adults…
Prospect runs above ME on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Prospect adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Prospect
No hospital or community health center in Prospect 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 Prospect; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
4.9 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Prospect adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Prospect 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.
16.5% of Prospect adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Prospect 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort | C+ | 35.9% | 11.5% | 17.2% | ZIP 04438 |
| Bucksport | B− | 31.6% | 11.4% | 16% | ZIP 04416 |
| Bucksport | — | — | — | — | |
| Searsport | C | 35.3% | 12.6% | 16.6% | ZIP 04974 |
| Stockton Springs | C | 35.3% | 13.2% | 16.4% | ZIP 04981 |
| Verona Island | — | — | — | — |
Bucksport: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Verona Island: 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 Prospect adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Prospect
Why doesn’t Prospect have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Prospect.
What hospital is closest to Prospect?
Mainehealth Waldo Hospital in Belfast, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Prospect’s 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 Prospect?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bucksport Regional Health Center in Bucksport, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Prospect.
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.