George Thorndike House · Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, South Thomaston is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns
South Thomaston differs from Maine on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04858. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Thomaston
South Thomaston is an older town
35% of residents are 65 or older, vs 22% across Maine. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing South Thomaston with the state. Conditions ↓
Fewer South Thomaston adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, utility bills and getting around all run below Maine. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 9 adults 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 Thomaston’s likely range; South Thomaston’s figures come from ZIP code 04858, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind South Thomaston’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Thomaston is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 89% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 61%.
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). South Thomaston’s median household income is $86,838; among the 10,260 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$109K), it’s healthier than 84%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 South Thomaston adults…
South Thomaston runs below ME on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
South Thomaston is an older town: 35% of residents are 65 or older, vs 22% across Maine. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in South Thomaston as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.1% of South Thomaston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Care in and near South Thomaston
No hospital or community health center in South Thomaston 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 Thomaston; ≈ 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.
3.5 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of South Thomaston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How South Thomaston adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, South Thomaston does better than Maine.
3 in 10 South Thomaston 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 Thomaston and the towns around it
South Thomaston has the best Health Grade of the 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Thomaston | A− | 28.2% | 11% | 13% | ZIP 04858 |
| Thomaston | B | 29.9% | 11.6% | 15.5% | ZIP 04861 |
| St. George | B+ | 28% | 12.1% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
| Owls Head | A− | 27.8% | 11.4% | 12.4% | ZIP 04854 |
| Cushing | B+ | 29.3% | 11.1% | 14.1% | ZIP 04563 |
| Rockland | B+ | 28.7% | 10.6% | 14.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Thomaston adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for South Thomaston
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, South Thomaston is better than Maine on 9 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Maine figure falls inside South Thomaston’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | South Thomaston | ME | U.S. | vs ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.3%13.4–19.3 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%11.4–15.4 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%12.7–16.9 | 17.7% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.2%24.1–32.5 | 32.7% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 11%9.3–12.6 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.2%32.8–39.5 | 35.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.6%37.4–44 | 37.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35%31.9–38.1 | 32% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12%10.7–13.4 | 12.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.3%10.2–12.5 | 9.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8%6.8–9.2 | 7.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.2%6.6–10 | 8.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.2–4.4 | 3.6% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.9%9.7–14.4 | 14.8% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13%10.2–15.9 | 14.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.4%16.5–24.3 | 23.1% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.8%11.7–16.1 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.4%24.5–32.2 | 32.8% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5–8.8 | 7.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.9%80.4–85.2 | 81.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.1%69.1–74.7 | 63.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.1%88.4–91.6 | 87.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.7%75.8–81.4 | 76.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.5%69.8–76.9 | 70.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.5%75.4–84.8 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.1%22.2–28.1 | 26.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29%25.4–33.1 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.2%19–25.8 | 22.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.8%6–10.2 | 10.7% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.8%6.3–9.8 | 9.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%4.8–7.2 | 7.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.1–7.4 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.1%7.7–13.2 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.9%24.8–32.9 | 32.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.8%11.3–16.3 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.9%10.8–15.1 | 15.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.5–10 | 8.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.4–4.8 | 4.4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%5.9–8.5 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%2.8–4 | 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 South Thomaston
Is South Thomaston a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, South Thomaston is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 84%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in South Thomaston?
CDC estimates 28.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.1% and 32.5%, against 32.7% across Maine and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to South Thomaston?
Mainehealth Pen Bay Hospital in Rockport, 7.4 miles in a straight line from South Thomaston’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in South Thomaston have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–8.8%), 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 South Thomaston more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Thomaston.
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.