Photo: User:Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Upton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Upton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 04261, 03579. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Upton
Diabetes, heart disease and stroke run high in Upton
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (15.8%), vs 11.2% across Maine. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.7%), vs 7.6% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, Upton runs above Maine on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Upton, and more people treating it
43.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Maine 35.7%), but 81.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Upton adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (15.6% vs 17.7%) and depression (23.6% vs 26.9%) both run below Maine. Mind & connection ↓
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 Upton’s likely range; Upton’s figures come from ZIP codes 04261, 03579, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Upton adults…
Upton runs below ME on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Upton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
How Upton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Upton does better than Maine.
3 in 10 Upton 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.
Care in and near Upton
No hospital or community health center in Upton 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 Upton; ≈ 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.
23 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.4% of Upton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Upton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Upton adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Upton
Why doesn’t Upton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Upton.
What hospital is closest to Upton?
Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin, 18.7 miles in a straight line from Upton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Upton.
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.