Healthcare in Ashland, ME
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.4%
5.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.0%
2.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.7%
3.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
0.6pp 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
42.3%
Arthritis
38.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.4%
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
18.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.0%
Loneliness
33.9%
Lack of Support
25.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.4%
Mobility
20.2%
Cognitive
18.0%
Hearing
10.9%
Vision
6.1%
Self-Care
5.1%
Independent Living
10.6%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
19.7 mi
Northern Light A R Gould Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Light A R Gould Hospital | 19.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Cary Medical Center | 26.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Houlton Regional Hospital | 38.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Maine Medical Center | 40.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Maine Medical Center | 40.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Ashland has an obesity rate of 41.4%, which is 5.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.0%, 2.5pp above the national average. About 10.0% of adults lack health insurance. 82.3% 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 2.3 out of 5.