Where Winn residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Winn, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 04495. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Winn
More Winn adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.3%), vs 23.1% across Maine. There are 23 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Winn
52.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 63.8% across Maine. Among those 65 and older, 30.5% have lost all their teeth (Maine 14.8%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Winn
1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.3%), vs 8.4% across Maine. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.3%), vs 3.6% across Maine. Diabetes is also above the state: 16%, vs 11.2% across Maine. In all, Winn runs above Maine on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (Maine 22%), and COPD, stroke and diabetes are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
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 Winn’s likely range; Winn’s figures come from ZIP code 04495, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
23 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Winn adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Out of every 100 Winn adults…
Winn runs above ME on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Winn is an older town: 30% 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 Winn as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Winn
No hospital or community health center in Winn 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 Winn; ≈ 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 Winn adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Winn runs above Maine.
1 in 3 Winn 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.
25.7% of Winn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Winn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster plantation | — | — | — | — | |
| Lee | — | — | — | — | |
| Lincoln | D | 40.2% | 13.9% | 18.1% | ZIP 04457 |
| Mattawamkeag | — | — | — | — |
Webster plantation, Lee and Mattawamkeag: 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 Winn adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Winn
Why doesn’t Winn have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Winn.
What hospital is closest to Winn?
Penobscot Valley Hospital in Lincoln, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Winn’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 Winn?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northern Pine Care Estates in Lee, 6.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Winn.
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.