Photo: The original uploader was Rangeley at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Rangeley is healthier than 84%
Rangeley differs from Maine on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 04970, 04964. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rangeley
The nearest ER is 30 miles from Rangeley
The closest emergency room is Rumford Hospital in Rumford, 30 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Health Reach Community Health Centers is closer (4.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Rangeley
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.4%), vs 9.9% across Maine. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 7.6% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 4.3%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, Rangeley runs above Maine on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 49% of residents are 65 or older (Maine 22%), and cancer, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Rangeley is short on primary care and dental care
Rangeley is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Rangeley, and more people treating it
41.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Maine 35.7%), but 79.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Rangeley is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Rangeley is healthier than 56%. Against the 8,416 towns with similar household incomes ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 84%. Health Grade ↓
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’s likely range; Rangeley’s figures come from ZIP codes 04970, 04964, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Rangeley’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rangeley is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 69% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 36%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Rangeley’s median household income is $58,243; among the 8,416 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 84%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Care in and near Rangeley
1 community health center in Rangeley, 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 Rangeley; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Rangeley adults…
Rangeley runs above ME on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Rangeley is an older town: 49% of residents are 65 or older, vs 22% across Maine. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Rangeley as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rangeley 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.
52 miles of trails across 18 parks and preserves
How Rangeley adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Rangeley 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.
12.5% of Rangeley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Rangeley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rangeley | B | 33.8% | 12.7% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Dallas plantation | — | — | — | — | |
| Rangeley plantation | — | — | — | — | |
| Sandy River plantation | — | — | — | — |
Dallas plantation, Rangeley plantation and 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 adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rangeley
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rangeley is better than Maine on 3 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Maine figure falls inside Rangeley’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rangeley | ME | U.S. | vs ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.5%16.5–23.1 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13–17.3 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%13.9–18 | 17.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.8%29.1–38.6 | 32.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.7%10.9–14.5 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.2%37.7–44.7 | 35.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.5%39–46 | 37.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37.4%34.1–40.6 | 32% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.5%11.1–13.9 | 12.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.4%11.2–13.5 | 9.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.5%8.3–10.9 | 7.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.5%7.9–11.4 | 8.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.7–4.9 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.4%11.9–17.1 | 14.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.8%11.1–16.9 | 14.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.3%20.3–28.7 | 23.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.3%11.2–15.5 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.3%29.9–38.7 | 32.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.1%5.5–9.2 | 7.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.6%80–84.8 | 81.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.6%61.3–67.6 | 63.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.3%88.8–91.6 | 87.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.5%76.5–82.1 | 76.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 76%72.5–79.2 | 70.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 83.7%78.8–87.6 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.6%22.6–28.6 | 26.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.3%28.3–36.3 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.5%19.2–25.8 | 22.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.6%7.4–12.1 | 10.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.8%7.1–10.6 | 9.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.1–7.4 | 7.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%5.5–7.8 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.5%9.7–15.7 | 14.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.6%30.3–39.2 | 32.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.7%13.2–18.5 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.2%12.1–16.5 | 15.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.3%9.1–11.7 | 8.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%3.9–5.4 | 4.4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.8%6.6–9.3 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.3–4.6 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Maine figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Rangeley
Is Rangeley a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rangeley is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rangeley?
CDC estimates 33.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.1% and 38.6%, against 32.7% across Maine and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Rangeley have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–9.2%), against 7.8% across Maine.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Rangeley more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rangeley.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.