Healthcare in Bath, ME
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.6%
5.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
28.5%
5.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.6%
1.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
2.4pp 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
36.9%
Arthritis
32.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.8%
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
17.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.5%
Loneliness
31.2%
Lack of Support
21.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.3%
Mobility
14.0%
Cognitive
15.6%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.6%
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
3.4 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.8 mi
Mid Coast Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Coast Hospital | 6.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Lincolnhealth | 18.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Central Maine Medical Center | 19.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Light Mercy Hospital | 27.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Maine General Medical Center | 29.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Bath has an obesity rate of 30.6%, which is 5.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 28.5%, 5.0pp above the national average. About 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. 81.3% 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 3.4 out of 5.