Where Wallagrass residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wallagrass, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04781. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wallagrass
More Wallagrass adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.4%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 48 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
COPD, diabetes and obesity run high in Wallagrass
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (14.3%), vs 11.2% across Maine. Obesity is also above the state: 40.3%, vs 32.7% across Maine. In all, Wallagrass runs above Maine on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 40% of residents are 65 or older (Maine 22%), and COPD and diabetes are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Wallagrass
56.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 19.2% 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 Wallagrass’ likely range; Wallagrass’ figures come from ZIP code 04781, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
48 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Wallagrass adults…
Wallagrass runs above ME on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Wallagrass is an older town: 40% of residents are 65 or older, vs 22% across Maine. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Wallagrass as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wallagrass adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Wallagrass
No hospital or community health center in Wallagrass 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 Wallagrass; ≈ 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 Wallagrass adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Wallagrass 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% of Wallagrass adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Wallagrass 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Canada | — | — | — | — | |
| Eagle Lake | — | — | — | — | |
| Fort Kent | C+ | 37.3% | 12.6% | 15.3% | ZIP 04743 |
| St. John plantation | — | — | — | — |
New Canada, Eagle Lake and St. John plantation: 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 Wallagrass adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wallagrass
Why doesn’t Wallagrass have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wallagrass.
What hospital is closest to Wallagrass?
Northern Maine Medical Center in Fort Kent, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Wallagrass’ 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 Wallagrass?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Nutrition, Sports & Aquatics Center in Eagle Lake, 7.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wallagrass.
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.