Photo: User:Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Whitneyville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Whitneyville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04654. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Whitneyville
More Whitneyville adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.1%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 14 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Whitneyville
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.9%), vs 10.7% across Maine. No reliable transportation (11.3% vs 7.8%) and utility shut-off threats (10.1% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 23.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Whitneyville
53.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 23% have lost all their teeth (Maine 14.8%). Checkups ↓
Whitneyville has a top-rated hospital
Down East Community Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. 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 Whitneyville’s likely range; Whitneyville’s figures come from ZIP code 04654, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
14 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.6% of Whitneyville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Keeping up with care
Share of Whitneyville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near Whitneyville
1 hospital in Whitneyville, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Whitneyville; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Whitneyville adults…
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How Whitneyville adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Whitneyville runs above Maine.
4 in 10 Whitneyville 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.
Whitneyville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machias | D | 40% | 14.4% | 19.5% | ZIP 04654 |
| Marshfield | — | — | — | — | |
| Roque Bluffs | — | — | — | — | |
| Jonesboro | — | — | — | — | |
| Northfield | — | — | — | — | |
| Machias | — | — | — | — |
Marshfield, Roque Bluffs, Jonesboro and Northfield: fewer than 1,000 residents. Machias: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Whitneyville adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Whitneyville
Why doesn’t Whitneyville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Whitneyville.
What hospital is closest to Whitneyville?
Down East Community Hospital in Machias, 0.0 miles in a straight line from Whitneyville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Whitneyville?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ehc Machias in Machias, 5.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Whitneyville.
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.