Photo: User:Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Rangeley plantation residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rangeley plantation, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 04970, 04964. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rangeley plantation
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Rangeley plantation
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 7.6% across Maine. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.5%), vs 9.9% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, Rangeley plantation runs above Maine on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Rangeley plantation
The closest emergency room is Rumford Hospital in Rumford, 22.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Health Reach Community Health Centers is closer (6.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Rangeley plantation, and more people treating it
41.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Maine 35.7%), but 79.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Rangeley plantation is short on primary care and dental care
Rangeley plantation is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Rangeley plantation’s likely range; Rangeley plantation’s figures come from ZIP codes 04970, 04964, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Rangeley plantation adults…
Rangeley plantation runs above ME on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Rangeley plantation
No hospital or community health center in Rangeley plantation 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 Rangeley plantation; ≈ 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 Rangeley plantation adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
51 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Rangeley plantation adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Rangeley plantation 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.
12.4% of Rangeley plantation adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Rangeley plantation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy River plantation | — | — | — | — | |
| Rangeley | B | 33.8% | 12.7% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
Sandy River plantation: 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 Rangeley plantation adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rangeley plantation
Why doesn’t Rangeley plantation have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rangeley plantation.
What hospital is closest to Rangeley plantation?
Rumford Hospital in Rumford, 22.7 miles in a straight line from Rangeley plantation’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 Rangeley plantation?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Rangeley Family Medicine in Rangeley, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rangeley plantation.
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.