Healthcare in Blaine, ME

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.7%

2.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

25.3%

1.8pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.3%

1.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.7%

0.9pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

39.3%

Arthritis

33.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

22.3%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.3%

Loneliness

35.0%

Lack of Support

26.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

38.1%

Mobility

17.2%

Cognitive

17.7%

Hearing

10.4%

Vision

5.3%

Self-Care

4.2%

Independent Living

9.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

14.4 mi

Northern Light A R Gould Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Northern Light A R Gould Hospital	14.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Houlton Regional Hospital	21.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	2/5	✓
Cary Medical Center	29.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Blaine has an obesity rate of 38.7%, which is 2.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.3%, 1.8pp above the national average. About 9.7% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.