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04444

in Hampden, MainePopulation 9,371

ZipVitals Score
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57.05/ 100

Ranked #7,227 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 23%)

Ranked #59 of 408 Maine ZIPs (top 14.5%)

Ranked #2 of 45 Bangor, ME ZIPs (top 4.5%)

Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.

Robust across all 9 health domains

What defines this ZIP

Metrics where this ZIP sits in the tails of the national distribution — the ones that most set it apart. Select any tile for its definition and methodology.

Mammography

83.7%

in the top 1.6% nationally

Higher is healthier

ST97th
US98th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of women aged 50–74 who had a mammogram within the past two years.

Full methodology ›

Food insecurity

7.6%

in the bottom 5.8% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST12th
US6th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults who experienced food insecurity in the past 12 months.

Full methodology ›

Fiber broadband

96%

in the top 9.4% nationally

Higher is healthier

ST97th
US91st
Definition & source ›

The share of homes where fiber-optic internet service is available.

Full methodology ›

Colon-cancer screening

72.6%

in the top 8.5% nationally

Higher is healthier

ST72nd
US92nd
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults aged 45–75 who are up to date on colorectal-cancer screening.

Full methodology ›

Natural-disaster risk

in the top 12.0% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST95th
US88th
Definition & source ›

This area’s national rank on its single highest non-flood natural hazard — such as wildfire, tornado, or earthquake — in FEMA’s modeled National Risk Index; flooding is shown separately.

Full methodology ›

Vision disability

3.3%

in the bottom 7.3% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST5th
US7th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults who are blind or have serious difficulty seeing even with glasses.

Full methodology ›

Self-care disability

2.7%

in the bottom 10.1% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST5th
US10th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults with difficulty dressing or bathing.

Full methodology ›

Independent-living disability

6.3%

in the bottom 12.2% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST5th
US12th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults who have difficulty doing errands alone, such as visiting a doctor’s office, because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition.

Full methodology ›

Diabetes

9.5%

in the bottom 12.2% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST8th
US12th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes.

Full methodology ›

Tooth loss

8.3%

in the bottom 14.6% nationally

Lower is healthier

ST5th
US15th
Definition & source ›

The estimated share of adults aged 65 and older who have lost all of their natural teeth.

Full methodology ›

The read

On balance, and by the composite measure, Hampden, Maine (ZIP 04444) ranks in the top 23% healthiest ZIPs nationally (7,227th) and the top 14.5% of Maine (59th).

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The profile opens on a set of genuinely favorable readings: modeled mammography lies in the top 1.6% nationally, and food insecurity resides in the bottom 5.8% nationally. Fiber broadband lands in the top 9.4% nationally. Modeled extreme heat registers at the national minimum, shared with about 19% of ZIPs. Distance to a community health center sits at the national minimum, shared with about 23% of ZIPs. Modeled housing insecurity rests in the bottom 11.4% nationally, colon screening is in the top 8.5% nationally, and tree cover stands in the top 12.9% nationally. On the other side, modeled disaster risk settles in the top 12.0% nationally, and arsenic lies in the top 12.5% nationally.

In plainer terms, disaster risk is the area's national rank on its highest non-flood peril in FEMA's modeled Risk Index, like wildfire or quake. Arsenic is a natural groundwater contaminant, here a modeled estimate of the chance private-well levels exceed a benchmark. Extreme heat is a modeled count of days a year reaching a dangerously high temperature, a leading weather hazard. For a healthier nearby ZIP overall, look to ZIP 04469, about 9.5 miles away.

What’s driving this score

Nine domains make up the ZipVitals Score — here is how this ZIP does on each, and how much each one counts. Compare it against the US, this state and the Bangor, ME metro area.

Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.

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Lifting this score

Chronic Disease Burden

healthier than 62%

21%

Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 62%

16%

Preventive Care

healthier than 91%

13%

Risk Behavior

healthier than 76%

11%

Disability

healthier than 83%

7%

Climate / Disaster Risk

healthier than 72%

5%

Healthcare Access

healthier than 77%

5%

About typical

Environmental Hazard

healthier than 50%

14%

Holding it back

Mental Health

healthier than 24%

8%

Lifting this score

Chronic Disease Burden

healthier than 85%

21%

Social Need / SDOH

healthier than 82%

16%

Preventive Care

healthier than 72%

13%

Disability

healthier than 91%

7%

Healthcare Access

healthier than 94%

5%

About typical

Risk Behavior

healthier than 54%

11%

Mental Health

healthier than 54%

8%

Climate / Disaster Risk

healthier than 58%

5%

Holding it back

Environmental Hazard

healthier than 26%

14%

Lifting this score

Chronic Disease Burden

healthier than 84%

21%

Social Need / SDOH

in the top 0.00%

16%

Preventive Care

healthier than 89%

13%

Risk Behavior

healthier than 89%

11%

Mental Health

healthier than 89%

8%

Disability

healthier than 95%

7%

Healthcare Access

healthier than 84%

5%

About typical

Climate / Disaster Risk

healthier than 58%

5%

Holding it back

Environmental Hazard

healthier than 5%

14%

“Share” is how much of this ZIP’s score the domain accounts for. Percentages are rounded; higher is healthier in every domain. How the score works, and who it compares you with ›

Nearby & similar ZIPs

Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.

How these were chosen: only ZIPs with a published Score appear — a nearby ZIP with too little data to score won’t. Nearby means closest by distance between ZIP boundaries, which can cross state lines. A similar health profile is a close match across the nine Score domains, not similar demographics. Distances are measured between ZIP boundaries — ZIPs that touch share a border. How distance is measured

Evidence

Every measure this page draws on, by source. Collapsed by default — the full data stays in the page for search engines either way.

Health OutcomesCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Arthritis among adults29.8%27.4–32.2
High blood pressure among adults34.3%31.7–37.0
Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults9.8%9.0–10.6
Current asthma among adults12.7%11.5–14.0
Coronary heart disease among adults6.2%5.6–6.9
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults6.4%5.5–7.3
Depression among adults27.3%24.7–30.0
Diagnosed diabetes among adults9.5%8.4–10.8
High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened36.8%34.1–39.5
Obesity among adults35.3%31.4–39.4
Stroke among adults2.9%2.6–3.2
All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years8.3%6.8–10.0
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years6.1%5.0–7.4
Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure74.0%71.3–76.6
Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults82.6%80.4–84.8
Cholesterol screening among adults88.7%87.2–90.1
Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years72.6%69.3–75.6
Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults66.1%63.3–68.8
Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years83.7%79.5–87.3
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Binge drinking among adults16.7%14.5–19.0
Current cigarette smoking among adults11.9%9.9–13.9
No leisure-time physical activity among adults20.6%17.9–23.5
Short sleep duration among adults34.1%30.4–37.9
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults15.8%13.8–17.9
Frequent mental distress among adults17.0%15.2–18.8
Frequent physical distress among adults13.0%11.5–14.5
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Cognitive disability among adults13.3%11.7–15.0
Any disability among adults28.0%25.1–30.9
Hearing disability among adults7.0%6.3–7.8
Independent living disability among adults6.3%5.5–7.2
Mobility disability among adults11.6%10.1–13.2
Self-care disability among adults2.7%2.3–3.0
Vision disability among adults3.3%2.9–3.7
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
MeasureCrude prevalence95% CI
Lack of social and emotional support among adults21.5%18.9–24.3
Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults7.6%6.2–9.2
Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults9.8%8.0–11.8
Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults7.5%6.3–8.9
Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults6.2%5.4–7.2
Loneliness among adults32.5%29.3–35.8
Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults5.8%4.9–6.7
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
MeasureValueUS median (p10–p90)ME median (p10–p90)
Poverty rate8.1%10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,36410.3% (3.2–19.5%) n=416
Uninsured 18–646.1%9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,2869.8% (3.0–20.9%) n=413
No HS diploma (25+)2.8%7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,5055.2% (0.8–11.7%) n=417
Bachelor's or higher (25+)43.2%23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,50529.4% (14.9–57.3%) n=417
Unemployment rate (16+)2.8%3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,2743.1% (0.0–8.3%) n=415
Households without a vehicle3.1%3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,3223.7% (0.0–11.5%) n=416
Broadband subscription94.5%89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,32289.9% (79.7–97.2%) n=416
Housing cost burden (≥30% income)16.2%23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,32223.4% (13.9–35.0%) n=416
Homeownership rate84.9%78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,32284.7% (68.7–95.5%) n=416
Crowded housing (>1 per room)1.9%1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,3220.8% (0.0–3.4%) n=416
Foreign-born population2.1%2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,5532.1% (0.1–5.9%) n=417
Single-parent households51.6%53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,08761.5% (48.8–80.6%) n=414
Population 65+17.9%19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,55324.6% (16.3–42.1%) n=417
Median age41.6 yr42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,29249.0 yr (39.3–60.7) n=413
Median household income$106,554$72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318$68,485 ($50,225–$100,018) n=396
Median home value$293,000$222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049$246,500 ($130,660–$484,830) n=402
Median gross rent$1,238$1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670$1,014 ($618–$1,501) n=320
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
MeasureValueUS median (p10–p90)ME median (p10–p90)
Life expectancy at birth80.4 yr ± 1.6278.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,30879.0 yr (76.1–82.5) n=363

About the ± — it’s this estimate’s give-or-take (statisticians call it the standard error). The true life expectancy for this ZIP most likely falls within 1.62 years of 80.4, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.

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How these lists were built: they draw only from ZIPs that have a published Score, so ZIPs with too little data to score are not listed. Distance-based lists use distance between ZIP boundaries with no state filter, so an out-of-state ZIP can appear. Statistically similar means a close match across the nine Score domains, not a demographic match: the measure is the cosine similarity between two ZIPs’ domain scores, taken over the domains both ZIPs have data for and only where that overlap covers at least six of the nine — and where no ZIP clears that minimum-overlap floor, that list is left out rather than filled with a weak match. How distance is measured