Where Wellington residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wellington, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04942. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wellington
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Wellington
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.8%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.1%), vs 7.6% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, Wellington runs above Maine on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Wellington
54.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 21.7% have lost all their teeth (Maine 14.8%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Wellington
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (14.5%), vs 10.7% across Maine. Utility shut-off threats (9.6% vs 7.4%) and no reliable transportation (9.5% vs 7.8%) are higher too. 20.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Wellington’s likely range; Wellington’s figures come from ZIP code 04942, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Wellington adults…
Wellington runs above ME on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wellington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.8% of Wellington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Care in and near Wellington
No hospital or community health center in Wellington 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 Wellington; ≈ 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.
How Wellington adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Wellington 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.
Wellington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton plantation | — | — | — | — | |
| Kingsbury plantation | — | — | — | — | |
| Cambridge | — | — | — | — | |
| Parkman | — | — | — | — | |
| Harmony | — | — | — | — |
Brighton plantation, Kingsbury plantation, Cambridge, Parkman and Harmony: 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 Wellington adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Wellington
Why doesn’t Wellington have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wellington.
What hospital is closest to Wellington?
Northern Light Mayo Hospital in Dover Foxcroft, 18.6 miles in a straight line from Wellington’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 Wellington.
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.