Healthcare in Bethel, ME
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.8%
2.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.5%
2.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.9%
1.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
3.4pp 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
41.6%
Arthritis
35.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.4%
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
16.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.5%
Loneliness
30.4%
Lack of Support
22.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.4%
Mobility
14.7%
Cognitive
14.7%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
8.3%
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
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.4 mi
Rumford Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rumford Hospital | 13.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mainehealth Stephens Hospital | 15.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Androscoggin Valley Hospital | 21.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Bridgton Hospital | 24.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Memorial Hospital, The | 30.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Bethel has an obesity rate of 33.8%, which is 2.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.5%, 2.0pp above the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 82.6% 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 3.7 out of 5.