Photo: Jon Platek · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Rumford is healthier than 54%
Rumford trails Maine on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04276. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rumford
Making ends meet is harder in Rumford
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.1%), vs 10.7% across Maine. Utility shut-off threats (12.1% vs 7.4%) and housing insecurity (15.1% vs 9.8%) are higher too. 27.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Rumford
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.3%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.6% across Maine. Diabetes is also above the state: 15.7%, vs 11.2% across Maine. In all, Rumford runs above Maine on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Every town around Rumford scores healthier
All three graded neighbors are ahead of Rumford’s D, from Mexico (C) to Bethel (B−). Around town ↓
Rumford is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Rumford is healthier than 10%. Against the 1,969 towns with similar household incomes ($29K–$48K), it’s healthier than 54%. 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 Rumford’s likely range; Rumford’s figures come from ZIP code 04276, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Rumford’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rumford is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns, #138 of 143 in Maine. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 39% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Rumford’s median household income is $38,403; among the 1,969 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($29K–$48K), it’s healthier than 54%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
27.3% of Rumford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Out of every 100 Rumford adults…
Rumford runs above ME on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Rumford and the towns around it
Rumford’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rumford | D | 37.6% | 15.7% | 21.4% | ZIP 04276 |
| Mexico | C | 35% | 13% | 18.5% | ZIP 04257 |
| Mexico | — | — | — | — | |
| Rumford | — | — | — | — | |
| Bethel | B− | 33.8% | 12.5% | 15.3% | ZIP 04217 |
| Peru | C+ | 34.4% | 13% | 17.5% | ZIP 04290 |
| Roxbury | — | — | — | — |
Mexico and Rumford: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Roxbury: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Rumford
1 hospital in Rumford, 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 Rumford; ≈ 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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Keeping up with care
Share of Rumford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Rumford adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Rumford adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rumford adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rumford
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rumford is better than Maine on 0 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Maine figure falls inside Rumford’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rumford | ME | U.S. | vs ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.1%24.2–30.2 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%17.3–21.4 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.6–21.8 | 17.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.6%33.1–42.7 | 32.7% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.7%13.8–17.6 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.7%37.5–44 | 35.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42%38.7–45.4 | 37.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37.8%35–40.9 | 32% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 14.2%12.8–15.9 | 12.6% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.5–11.4 | 9.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.3%9.3–11.5 | 7.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.3%11.8–14.9 | 8.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.7–5.7 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20%16.9–23.3 | 14.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.4%18.7–24.4 | 14.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.7%26.1–33.7 | 23.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%12.2–16.8 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.8%29.7–38.2 | 32.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.7%9–12.6 | 7.8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.4%78.8–84 | 81.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.2%53–59.4 | 63.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.2%83.5–87 | 87.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%75.6–80.7 | 76.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.1%59.8–68.1 | 70.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.6%68.3–80.2 | 80.3% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.7%24.8–31 | 26.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.2%29.6–37 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.2%22.2–28.3 | 22.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.1%16.3–22 | 10.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.1%13.1–17.3 | 9.8% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.1%10.6–13.7 | 7.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.8%10.3–13.3 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 27.3%23.8–30.7 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.5%34.9–42.3 | 32.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.1%17.7–22.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.8%17.8–22.1 | 15.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.7%9.6–11.9 | 8.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.3%6.6–8.2 | 4.4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.3%11–13.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.9%5.3–6.6 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Rumford
Is Rumford a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rumford is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: D for health, #138 of 143 in Maine. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rumford?
CDC estimates 37.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.1% and 42.7%, against 32.7% across Maine and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rumford?
Rumford Hospital in Rumford, 3.4 miles in a straight line from Rumford’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Rumford have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9–12.6%), 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 Rumford more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rumford.
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.