Thompson's Bridge · Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Starks residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Starks, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04911. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Starks
Dental care lags in Starks
55.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 23.1% have lost all their teeth (Maine 14.8%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Starks
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (14.3%), vs 10.7% across Maine. Utility shut-off threats (9.8% vs 7.4%) and housing insecurity (12.2% vs 9.8%) are higher too. 20.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, diabetes and stroke run high in Starks
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.4%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (14%), vs 11.2% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, Starks runs above Maine on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Starks’ likely range; Starks’ figures come from ZIP code 04911, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Starks adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.3% of Starks adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Out of every 100 Starks adults…
Starks runs above ME on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Starks
No hospital or community health center in Starks 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 Starks; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
How Starks adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Starks 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.
Starks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norridgewock | D | 39.1% | 14.9% | 22% | ZIP 04957 |
| Mercer | — | — | — | — | |
| Madison | D | 37.8% | 13.9% | 20.4% | ZIP 04950 |
| Madison | — | — | — | — | |
| Industry | — | — | — | — | |
| New Sharon | C | 36.7% | 12.4% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| Anson | C− | 37% | 14.2% | 20.3% | ZIP codes |
Mercer and Industry: fewer than 1,000 residents. Madison: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Starks adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Starks
Why doesn’t Starks have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Starks.
What hospital is closest to Starks?
Redington Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan, 11.8 miles in a straight line from Starks’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Starks?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Madison Area Health Center in Madison, 6.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Starks.
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.