Where Ripley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ripley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04930. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ripley
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Ripley
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 7.6% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, Ripley runs above Maine on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Ripley adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.1%), vs 23.1% across Maine. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Ripley
53.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 18.1% 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 Ripley’s likely range; Ripley’s figures come from ZIP code 04930, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ripley adults…
Ripley runs above ME on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Ripley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Ripley
No hospital or community health center in Ripley 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 Ripley; ≈ 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 Ripley adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ripley runs above Maine.
1 in 3 Ripley 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.
20.7% of Ripley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Ripley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | — | — | — | — | |
| St. Albans | C− | 37.1% | 13.8% | 19.6% | ZIP 04971 |
| Dexter | D | 39.9% | 14.4% | 19% | ZIP 04930 |
Cambridge: 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 Ripley adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ripley
Why doesn’t Ripley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ripley.
What hospital is closest to Ripley?
Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital in Pittsfield, 14.4 miles in a straight line from Ripley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ripley?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sebasticook Family Doctors - Dexter in Dexter, 6.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ripley.
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.