Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Readfield is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns
Readfield beats Maine on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04355. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Readfield
Readfield keeps up with checkups
It beats Maine on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.3% vs 63.8%) and cholesterol checks (89.2% vs 87.1%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Readfield adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, utility bills and getting around all run below Maine. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Readfield
Readfield runs below Maine on stroke (3% vs 3.6%) and heart disease (6.4% vs 7.6%). Conditions ↓
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 Readfield’s likely range; Readfield’s figures come from ZIP code 04355, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
What’s behind Readfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Readfield is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, #26 of 143 in Maine. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 85% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 68%.
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). Readfield’s median household income is $86,504; among the 10,290 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$108K), it’s healthier than 87%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Readfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.8% of Readfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Out of every 100 Readfield adults…
Readfield runs below ME on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Readfield
No hospital or community health center in Readfield 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 Readfield; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
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How Readfield adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
3 in 10 Readfield adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Readfield and the towns around it
Readfield’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 7 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readfield | A− | 30.3% | 10.3% | 11.9% | ZIP 04355 |
| Fayette | B | 32.1% | 12.8% | 13.7% | ZIP 04349 |
| Mount Vernon | B | 31.9% | 12.2% | 14.3% | ZIP 04352 |
| Manchester | A− | 29.9% | 10.9% | 11.6% | ZIP 04351 |
| Wayne | B | 31.4% | 12.8% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| Winthrop | B | 32.9% | 12.1% | 14.5% | ZIP 04364 |
| Belgrade | A− | 29.9% | 10.5% | 11.7% | ZIP 04917 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Readfield adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Readfield
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Readfield is better than Maine on 10 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Maine figure falls inside Readfield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Readfield | ME | U.S. | vs ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.9%13.1–19 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%10.8–14.7 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16%13.9–18.2 | 17.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.3%26–34.9 | 32.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.3%8.8–11.9 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.4%29.3–35.6 | 35.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.2%33.9–40.3 | 37.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.4%28.5–34.3 | 32% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12%10.7–13.4 | 12.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.5–10.5 | 9.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.5–7.4 | 7.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.9%5.5–8.4 | 8.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.6–3.5 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.4%7.7–11.2 | 14.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.9%9–15.1 | 14.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.7%16.1–23.9 | 23.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.4%11.4–15.8 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.1%28.3–36.2 | 32.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.1%4.6–7.9 | 7.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.1%79.4–84.5 | 81.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.3%69.6–75 | 63.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.2%87.3–90.8 | 87.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.5%73.4–79.3 | 76.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 75.3%72–78.5 | 70.5% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.2%75.2–84.9 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.7%23.6–29.8 | 26.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.5%25.1–32.3 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21%17.9–24.6 | 22.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.8%5.8–10 | 10.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.2%6.3–10.2 | 9.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%4.6–7.1 | 7.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%4.9–7.3 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.8%7.1–12.8 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.2%25.1–33.4 | 32.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.7%9.6–14 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.4%11.2–15.7 | 15.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.4–8.4 | 8.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%2.9–4.1 | 4.4% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.5–7.9 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.3–3.4 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Readfield
Is Readfield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Readfield is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #26 of 143 in Maine. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 87%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Readfield?
CDC estimates 30.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 26% and 34.9%, against 32.7% across Maine and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Readfield?
Maine General Medical Center in Augusta, 10.0 miles in a straight line from Readfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Readfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.6–7.9%), 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 Readfield more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Readfield.
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.