Steep Falls Library · Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Standish is healthier than 48%
Standish differs from Maine on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 04084, 04085. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Standish
Against towns with similar incomes, Standish’s lead shrinks
Standish is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns, but 48% of the 7,902 towns with similar household incomes ($78K–$131K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Standish doesn’t win on
18.1% of adults binge drink, vs 15.5% across Maine, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Standish is an active town
Only 19.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.1% across Maine. The town has 63 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves. 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 Standish’s likely range; Standish’s figures come from ZIP codes 04084, 04085, 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 Standish’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Standish is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns, #51 of 143 in Maine. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 88% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 15%).
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). Standish’s median household income is $104,593; among the 7,902 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($78K–$131K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
63 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Standish adults…
Standish runs below ME on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Standish
No hospital or community health center in Standish 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 Standish; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Standish adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Standish adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Standish 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.
13.8% of Standish adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Standish and the towns around it
Standish’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standish | B+ | 28.7% | 9.7% | 14.2% | ZIP codes |
| Limington | B− | 35.4% | 10.5% | 16.9% | ZIP 04049 |
| Steep Falls | — | — | — | — | |
| Windham | A | 26.9% | 8.3% | 11.5% | ZIP 04062 |
| North Windham | — | — | — | — | |
| Hollis | B | 34.5% | 10.2% | 15.6% | ZIP 04042 |
| Gorham | A | 26.2% | 8% | 11.2% | ZIP 04038 |
| Raymond | A | 27.2% | 9.6% | 11.2% | ZIP 04071 |
Steep Falls and North Windham: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Standish adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Standish
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Standish is better than Maine on 10 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Maine figure falls inside Standish’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Standish | ME | U.S. | vs ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17%15–19.3 | 18.7% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.3–15.4 | 14.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%17.2–21.3 | 17.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.7%25–32.6 | 32.7% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.7%8.6–11 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.7%30.3–35.3 | 35.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.6%30.9–36.1 | 37.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 27.9%25.7–30.2 | 32% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 12.7%11.4–14.1 | 12.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.6%7.9–9.4 | 9.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 7.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.5%6.5–8.5 | 8.4% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15%12.5–17.5 | 14.8% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.2%12.1–16.4 | 14.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.5%16.9–22.3 | 23.1% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%15.7–20.5 | 15.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.3%28–34.9 | 32.8% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.4%6.1–8.9 | 7.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%76–81.3 | 81.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.5%64.9–70.2 | 63.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.6%83.6–87.4 | 87.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.2%70.2–75.8 | 76.4% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.9%68.6–75 | 70.5% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.6%74.8–83.6 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.9%25.1–30.8 | 26.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.5%30.4–36.7 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%20.9–26.3 | 22.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.3%8.6–12.3 | 10.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8.3–11.4 | 9.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.4–8.6 | 7.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.2%7.1–9.4 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.8%11.6–16.2 | 14.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.4%26.4–32.5 | 32.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12%10.5–13.6 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.2%14.2–18.2 | 15.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.4–8 | 8.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.6–4.5 | 4.4% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.1%7.2–9.2 | 8.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.8 | 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 Standish
Is Standish a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Standish is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #51 of 143 in Maine. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Standish?
CDC estimates 28.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 25% and 32.6%, against 32.7% across Maine and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Standish?
Mainehealth Maine Medical Center in Portland, 17.5 miles in a straight line from Standish’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Standish have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–8.9%), 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 Standish 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 Standish.
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.