Photo: Smcpike · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Waite residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Waite, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04492. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Waite
More Waite adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (35.4%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 66 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in Waite
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.6%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (11.8%), vs 7.6% across Maine. Diabetes is also above the state: 17.3%, vs 11.2% across Maine. In all, Waite runs above Maine on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Waite
52.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 22.2% 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 Waite’s likely range; Waite’s figures come from ZIP code 04492, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
66 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Waite adults…
Waite runs above ME on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Waite adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Waite
No hospital or community health center in Waite 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 Waite; ≈ 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 Waite adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Waite 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.
23.5% of Waite adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Waite 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 Waite adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Waite
Why doesn’t Waite have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Waite.
What hospital is closest to Waite?
Calais Community Hospital in Calais, 19.7 miles in a straight line from Waite’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Waite?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is St. Croix Regional Family Health Center in Princeton, 7.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Waite.
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.