Where Shirley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Shirley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 04485, 04406. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shirley
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Shirley
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.3%), vs 7.6% across Maine. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.6% across Maine. COPD is also above the state: 11.1%, vs 8.4% across Maine. In all, Shirley runs above Maine on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Shirley
The closest emergency room is Northern Light Mayo Hospital in Dover Foxcroft, 22.5 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Shirley is short on dental care and mental health care
Shirley’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care and mental health 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 Shirley’s likely range; Shirley’s figures come from ZIP codes 04485, 04406, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Shirley adults…
Shirley runs above ME on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Shirley
No hospital or community health center in Shirley 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 Shirley; ≈ 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.
46 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Shirley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Shirley adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Shirley 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.
16.9% of Shirley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Shirley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monson | — | — | — | — | |
| Greenville | C+ | 33.8% | 14.8% | 15.5% | ZIP 04441 |
Monson: 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 Shirley adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Shirley
Why doesn’t Shirley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Shirley.
What hospital is closest to Shirley?
Northern Light Mayo Hospital in Dover Foxcroft, 22.5 miles in a straight line from Shirley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Shirley.
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.