Where Talmadge residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Talmadge, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 04490, 04492. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Talmadge
More Talmadge adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.6%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 78 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
COPD, diabetes and heart disease run high in Talmadge
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.5%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (17.2%), vs 11.2% across Maine. Heart disease is also above the state: 11.4%, vs 7.6% across Maine. In all, Talmadge runs above Maine on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Talmadge
50.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 22.8% 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 Talmadge’s likely range; Talmadge’s figures come from ZIP codes 04490, 04492, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
78 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Talmadge adults…
Talmadge runs above ME on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Talmadge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Talmadge
No hospital or community health center in Talmadge 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 Talmadge; ≈ 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 Talmadge adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Talmadge 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.
24% of Talmadge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Talmadge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Lake Stream plantation | — | — | — | — | |
| Waite | — | — | — | — | |
| Topsfield | — | — | — | — |
Grand Lake Stream plantation, Waite and Topsfield: 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 Talmadge adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Talmadge
Why doesn’t Talmadge have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Talmadge.
What hospital is closest to Talmadge?
Calais Community Hospital in Calais, 26.9 miles in a straight line from Talmadge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Talmadge.
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.