Healthcare in Alfred, ME
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.7%
1.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.9%
3.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.8%
1.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
2.8pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
37.2%
Arthritis
32.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.8%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
18.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.9%
Loneliness
31.9%
Lack of Support
23.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.7%
Mobility
14.1%
Cognitive
17.1%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
8.4%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
18.1 mi
Frisbie Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frisbie Memorial Hospital | 18.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Wentworth-Douglass Hospital | 21.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Huggins Hospital | 24.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mainehealth Behavioral Health At Spring Harbor | 24.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center | 24.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Alfred has an obesity rate of 34.7%, which is 1.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.9%, 3.4pp above the national average. About 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.