Where Westmanland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Westmanland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04783. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westmanland
More Westmanland adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.8%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 22 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Diabetes, COPD and stroke run high in Westmanland
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (15.5%), vs 11.2% across Maine. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.6%), vs 8.4% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, Westmanland runs above Maine on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Westmanland, and more people treating it
45.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Maine 35.7%), but 80.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 76.4% statewide. 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 Westmanland’s likely range; Westmanland’s figures come from ZIP code 04783, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
22 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Westmanland adults…
Westmanland runs above ME on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Westmanland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Westmanland
No hospital or community health center in Westmanland 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 Westmanland; ≈ 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 Westmanland adults are doing
About the same as Maine on each measure.
1 in 3 Westmanland 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.
19.2% of Westmanland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Westmanland 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 Sweden | — | — | — | — | |
| Perham | — | — | — | — |
New Sweden and Perham: 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 Westmanland adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Westmanland
Why doesn’t Westmanland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Westmanland.
What hospital is closest to Westmanland?
Cary Medical Center in Caribou, 13.7 miles in a straight line from Westmanland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Westmanland.
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.