Healthcare in Bangor, ME
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.9%
1.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.3%
5.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.0%
0.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
2.0pp 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
36.0%
Arthritis
30.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.0%
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
20.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.3%
Loneliness
35.3%
Lack of Support
23.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.1%
Mobility
14.7%
Cognitive
17.4%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
4.9%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
8.9%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.3 mi
St Joseph Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Hospital | 3.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center | 3.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center | 3.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Northern Light Acadia Hospital | 3.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital | 21.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Bangor has an obesity rate of 37.9%, which is 1.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.3%, 5.8pp above the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 81.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.