Photo: User:Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Sandy River plantation residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sandy River plantation, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04970. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sandy River plantation
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Sandy River plantation
The closest emergency room is Rumford Hospital in Rumford, 25 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Health Reach Community Health Centers is closer (5.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Heart disease and cancer run high in Sandy River plantation
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 7.6% across Maine. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.1%), vs 9.9% across Maine. In all, Sandy River plantation runs above Maine on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Sandy River plantation is short on primary care and dental care
Sandy River plantation is a federal shortage area for primary care and dental care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Sandy River plantation’s likely range; Sandy River plantation’s figures come from ZIP code 04970, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Sandy River plantation
No hospital or community health center in Sandy River plantation 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 Sandy River plantation; ≈ 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 Sandy River plantation adults…
Sandy River plantation runs above ME on 6 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.
50 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Sandy River plantation adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Sandy River plantation adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Sandy River plantation 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.
12.8% of Sandy River plantation adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Sandy River plantation 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 plantation | — | — | — | — | |
| Dallas plantation | — | — | — | — | |
| Rangeley | B | 33.8% | 12.7% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Rangeley | — | — | — | — |
Rangeley plantation, Dallas plantation and Rangeley: 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 Sandy River plantation adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sandy River plantation
Why doesn’t Sandy River plantation have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sandy River plantation.
What hospital is closest to Sandy River plantation?
Rumford Hospital in Rumford, 25.0 miles in a straight line from Sandy River plantation’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sandy River plantation?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Rangeley Family Medicine in Rangeley, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sandy River plantation.
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.