Where Topsfield residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Topsfield, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04490. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Topsfield
More Topsfield adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.7%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 69 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
COPD, diabetes and heart disease run high in Topsfield
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: 11.2%, vs 7.6% across Maine. In all, Topsfield runs above Maine on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 31 miles from Topsfield
The closest emergency room is Calais Community Hospital in Calais, 30.6 miles away in a straight line. And 10.3% of adults lack reliable transportation, vs 7.8% across Maine. For everyday care, St. Croix Regional Health Ctr is closer (16 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Topsfield, and more people treating it
46.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Maine 35.7%), but 79.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.4% statewide. 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 Topsfield’s likely range; Topsfield’s figures come from ZIP code 04490, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
Out of every 100 Topsfield adults…
Topsfield runs above ME on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Topsfield
No hospital or community health center in Topsfield 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 Topsfield; ≈ 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 Topsfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Topsfield adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Topsfield 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.
24.2% of Topsfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Topsfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talmadge | — | — | — | — |
Talmadge: 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 Topsfield adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Topsfield
Why doesn’t Topsfield have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Topsfield.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Topsfield.
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.