Where Houlton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Houlton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Houlton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Houlton
Fewer Houlton adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Wisconsin. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Houlton is insured
Only 5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8% across Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin figure falls outside Houlton’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.8% of Houlton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Keeping up with care
Share of Houlton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Out of every 100 Houlton adults…
Houlton runs above WI on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Houlton
No hospital or community health center in Houlton 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 Houlton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Houlton adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Houlton 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.
Houlton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph | A− | 36.1% | 9.6% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Somerset | A− | 37% | 9.2% | 13.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Houlton adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Houlton
Why doesn’t Houlton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Houlton.
What hospital is closest to Houlton?
Lakeview Memorial Hospital in Stillwater, 2.0 miles in a straight line from Houlton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Houlton.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Wisconsin 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.