Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Solon is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns
Solon differs from Maine on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04979. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Solon
Heart disease runs high in Solon
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 7.6% across Maine. Conditions ↓
Solon sleeps less
37.3% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 32.8% across Maine. Habits ↓
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 Solon’s likely range; Solon’s figures come from ZIP code 04979, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Solon’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Solon is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 63% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 27%).
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). Solon’s median household income is $69,205; among the 10,461 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 54%, about where its income would put it.
Where Solon compares well: checkup in the past year, 84.2% (U.S. 77.4%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 89.3% (U.S. 87.1%).
Out of every 100 Solon adults…
Solon runs below ME on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
22 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Solon
No hospital or community health center in Solon 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 Solon; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Solon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Solon adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Solon adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.2% of Solon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Solon 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
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Solon adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Solon
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Solon is better than Maine on 3 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Maine figure falls inside Solon’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Solon | ME | U.S. | vs ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.2%16.6–24 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.3–18 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.1–19.6 | 17.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.4%29.8–39.2 | 32.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11.1–15 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.9%35.4–42.3 | 35.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.4%39–45.8 | 37.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 35.9%32.6–39.1 | 32% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.1%11.5–14.5 | 12.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11%9.9–12.1 | 9.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9%7.7–10.3 | 7.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.8%7.8–11.8 | 8.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.5–4.7 | 3.6% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12%10–14.3 | 14.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.3%12.6–19.9 | 14.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.4%20.1–28.8 | 23.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.5%11.5–15.9 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.3%33.2–41.7 | 32.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%5.8–10.7 | 7.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 84.2%81.8–86.5 | 81.2% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.1%55–61.3 | 63.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.3%87.4–90.9 | 87.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.6%74.6–80.4 | 76.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.7%67.2–74.1 | 70.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.8%73.6–83.4 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.8%23.7–30 | 26.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.9%28.9–37.2 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.9%19.4–26.7 | 22.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.6%8–13.7 | 10.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.6%7.6–11.9 | 9.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.5%6.1–9 | 7.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6–9 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.2%10.7–18.1 | 14.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.3%29.6–38.9 | 32.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.7%12.8–18.6 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.4%12.9–17.9 | 15.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.6%8.3–10.9 | 8.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%3.9–5.6 | 4.4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%7–10 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.2–4.7 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Solon
Is Solon a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Solon is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 54%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Solon?
CDC estimates 34.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.8% and 39.2%, against 32.7% across Maine and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Solon?
Redington Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan, 13.2 miles in a straight line from Solon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Solon have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–10.7%), 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 Solon more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Solon.
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.