Stetson Union Church · Photo: Hikeramc · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Stetson is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns
Stetson trails Maine on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04488. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stetson
Stetson is in the bottom 9% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Stetson is healthier than only 9% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on physical distress, mental distress and smoking. Health Grade ↓
More Stetson adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.8%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 11 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
COPD, obesity and diabetes run high in Stetson
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (41%), vs 32.7% across Maine. Diabetes is also above the state: 13.7%, vs 11.2% across Maine. In all, Stetson runs above Maine on six 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 Stetson’s likely range; Stetson’s figures come from ZIP code 04488, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Stetson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stetson is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 27% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Stetson’s median household income is $76,023; among the 10,825 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$95K), it’s healthier than 3%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Stetson adults…
Stetson runs above ME on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Stetson
No hospital or community health center in Stetson 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 Stetson; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Stetson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Stetson adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Stetson runs above Maine.
1 in 3 Stetson 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.
21% of Stetson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Stetson and the towns around it
Stetson’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Stetson adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Stetson
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Stetson is better than Maine on 0 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Maine figure falls inside Stetson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Stetson | ME | U.S. | vs ME |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.2%21.7–29.1 | 18.7% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16–20.6 | 14.3% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.6%18.4–22.9 | 17.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41%36.5–45.3 | 32.7% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.7%11.9–15.5 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.3%38.3–44.1 | 35.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40%37.1–42.8 | 37.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.3%32.5–37.9 | 32% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.9%12.6–15.4 | 12.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.9–10.8 | 9.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.1%8–10.4 | 7.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.2%9.4–13.2 | 8.4% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.8–5 | 3.6% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.6%16.5–23.1 | 14.8% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20%16.6–23.5 | 14.4% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.8%26.5–35 | 23.1% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15%13–17.1 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37%33.1–40.9 | 32.8% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.8%7.6–12.5 | 7.8% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82%79.6–84.3 | 81.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.6%53.5–59.7 | 63.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83.2–87.5 | 87.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.9%73–78.4 | 76.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.4%58.5–65.9 | 70.5% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.9%71.5–81.8 | 80.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.6%26.8–32.5 | 26.9% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.2%31.6–38.9 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.2%21.9–28.5 | 22.7% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.7%11.7–18.1 | 10.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.8%9.7–14.1 | 9.8% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.3%7.8–10.9 | 7.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.1%8.5–11.9 | 7.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21%16.9–25.4 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.4%34.3–42.7 | 32.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.5%15.8–21.4 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19%16.4–21.7 | 15.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.6%8.5–10.8 | 8.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%4.9–6.7 | 4.4% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.2%8.7–11.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4–5.7 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Stetson
Is Stetson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stetson is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 3%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Stetson?
CDC estimates 41% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.5% and 45.3%, against 32.7% across Maine and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Stetson?
Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital in Pittsfield, 13.5 miles in a straight line from Stetson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Stetson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.6–12.5%), 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 Stetson more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stetson.
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.