Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domainWhere York Harbor residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for York Harbor, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for York Harbor. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in York Harbor
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in York Harbor
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.4%), vs 9.9% across Maine. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 7.6% across Maine. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.6% across Maine. In all, York Harbor runs above Maine on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
York Harbor adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (27.9% vs 32%), frequent mental distress (14.4% vs 17.7%), lack of emotional support (18.9% vs 22.7%) and depression (23.5% vs 26.9%) all run below Maine. Mind & connection ↓
York Harbor keeps up with checkups
It beats Maine on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.1% vs 81.2%) and dentist visits (67.3% vs 63.8%). Checkups ↓
York Harbor has a top-rated hospital
York 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 York Harbor’s likely range.
Out of every 100 York Harbor adults…
York Harbor runs below ME on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
How York Harbor adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, York Harbor does better than Maine.
3 in 10 York Harbor 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of York Harbor adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Care in and near York Harbor
1 hospital in York Harbor, 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 York Harbor; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
7.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.9% of York Harbor adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
York Harbor and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Neddick | — | — | — | — |
Cape Neddick: 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 York Harbor adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in York Harbor
Why doesn’t York Harbor have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for York Harbor.
What hospital is closest to York Harbor?
York Hospital in York, 0.2 miles in a straight line from York Harbor’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 York Harbor?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cross Roads House in Portsmouth, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in York Harbor.
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.