Where Stockholm residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stockholm, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 04783, 04785. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stockholm
More Stockholm adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.8%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 10 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
COPD, diabetes and stroke run high in Stockholm
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.1%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (15.9%), vs 11.2% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, Stockholm runs above Maine on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Stockholm
56.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 18.8% have lost all their teeth (Maine 14.8%). 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 Stockholm’s likely range; Stockholm’s figures come from ZIP codes 04783, 04785, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
10 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Stockholm adults…
Stockholm runs above ME on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stockholm adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Stockholm
No hospital or community health center in Stockholm 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 Stockholm; ≈ 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).
How Stockholm adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Stockholm 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.
20.2% of Stockholm adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Stockholm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Sweden | — | — | — | — |
New Sweden: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Stockholm adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Stockholm
Why doesn’t Stockholm have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Stockholm.
What hospital is closest to Stockholm?
Cary Medical Center in Caribou, 14.9 miles in a straight line from Stockholm’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stockholm.
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.