Photo: Unknown photographer · Public domainWhere South Paris residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Paris, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Paris. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Paris
Dental care lags in South Paris
55.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 21.8% have lost all their teeth (Maine 14.8%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in South Paris
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.6% across Maine. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 7.6% across Maine. In all, South Paris runs above Maine on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in South Paris
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (14.1%), vs 10.7% across Maine. Utility shut-off threats (9.2% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 19.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 South Paris’ likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Paris adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Out of every 100 South Paris adults…
South Paris runs above ME on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.2% of South Paris adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Care in and near South Paris
No hospital or community health center in South Paris 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 South Paris; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
2.8 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How South Paris adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 South Paris 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.
South Paris 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Paris adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in South Paris
Why doesn’t South Paris have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for South Paris.
What hospital is closest to South Paris?
Mainehealth Stephens Hospital in Norway, 1.1 miles in a straight line from South Paris’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Paris.
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.