Where Vanceboro residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Vanceboro, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04491. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Vanceboro
More Vanceboro adults get no exercise
37.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.1% across Maine. Habits ↓
Heart disease, COPD and diabetes run high in Vanceboro
1 in 7 adults have heart disease (13.6%), vs 7.6% across Maine. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.9%), vs 8.4% across Maine. Diabetes is also above the state: 19.8%, vs 11.2% across Maine. In all, Vanceboro runs above Maine on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Vanceboro, and more people treating it
52.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Maine 35.7%), but 83.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 29 miles from Vanceboro
The closest emergency room is Calais Community Hospital in Calais, 29.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, St. Croix Regional Health Ctr is closer (19.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
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 Vanceboro’s likely range; Vanceboro’s figures come from ZIP code 04491, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
3.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Vanceboro adults…
Vanceboro runs above ME on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Vanceboro adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Vanceboro
No hospital or community health center in Vanceboro 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 Vanceboro; ≈ 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 Vanceboro adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Vanceboro 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.
21.1% of Vanceboro adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Vanceboro and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanceboro | — | — | — | — |
Vanceboro: 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 Vanceboro adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Vanceboro
Why doesn’t Vanceboro have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Vanceboro.
What hospital is closest to Vanceboro?
Calais Community Hospital in Calais, 29.1 miles in a straight line from Vanceboro’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 Vanceboro.
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.