Photo: Ted Kerwin · CC BY 2.0Where Southport residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Southport, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 04576, 04570. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Southport
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Southport
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (15.6%), vs 9.9% across Maine. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.5%), vs 7.6% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, Southport runs above Maine on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 52% of residents are 65 or older (Maine 22%), and cancer, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Southport, and more people treating it
46.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Maine 35.7%), but 84.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Southport keeps up with checkups
It beats Maine on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (87.1% vs 81.2%) and cholesterol checks (91.9% vs 87.1%). Checkups ↓
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 Southport’s likely range; Southport’s figures come from ZIP codes 04576, 04570, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Southport adults…
Southport runs below ME on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Southport is an older town: 52% of residents are 65 or older, vs 22% across Maine. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Southport as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Southport adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Southport
No hospital or community health center in Southport 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 Southport; ≈ 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.
1.2 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Southport adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Southport does better than Maine.
1 in 4 Southport 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.
11.3% of Southport adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Southport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boothbay Harbor | B | 31% | 14.2% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
| Georgetown | B+ | 29.2% | 12.4% | 12.6% | ZIP 04548 |
| Boothbay | B+ | 31.1% | 12.7% | 11.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Southport adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Southport
Why doesn’t Southport have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Southport.
What hospital is closest to Southport?
Mainehealth Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick, 13.1 miles in a straight line from Southport’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Southport.
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.