Where Roque Bluffs residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Roque Bluffs, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04654. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Roque Bluffs
More Roque Bluffs adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.1%), vs 23.1% across Maine. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Roque Bluffs
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.9%), vs 10.7% across Maine. No reliable transportation (11.3% vs 7.8%) and utility shut-off threats (10.1% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 23.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Roque Bluffs
53.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 23% 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 Roque Bluffs’ likely range; Roque Bluffs’ figures come from ZIP code 04654, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
5.1 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.6% of Roque Bluffs adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Keeping up with care
Share of Roque Bluffs adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Out of every 100 Roque Bluffs adults…
Roque Bluffs runs above ME on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Roque Bluffs
No hospital or community health center in Roque Bluffs 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 Roque Bluffs; ≈ 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 Roque Bluffs adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Roque Bluffs runs above Maine.
4 in 10 Roque Bluffs 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.
Roque Bluffs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro | — | — | — | — | |
| Machiasport | C− | 38.4% | 13.2% | 16.8% | ZIP 04655 |
| Jonesport | C− | 38.3% | 14% | 17% | ZIP 04649 |
| Whitneyville | — | — | — | — | |
| Machias | D | 40% | 14.4% | 19.5% | ZIP 04654 |
Jonesboro and Whitneyville: 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 Roque Bluffs adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Roque Bluffs
Why doesn’t Roque Bluffs have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Roque Bluffs.
What hospital is closest to Roque Bluffs?
Down East Community Hospital in Machias, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Roque Bluffs’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Roque Bluffs?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ehc Machias in Machias, 6.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Roque Bluffs.
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.