Healthcare in Blue Hill, ME
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.8%
7.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.1%
1.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.4%
0.5pp 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
41.5%
Arthritis
37.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.2%
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
15.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.1%
Loneliness
29.8%
Lack of Support
20.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.0%
Mobility
16.4%
Cognitive
14.6%
Hearing
10.3%
Vision
5.0%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.5%
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
3.0 mi
Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital | 3.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mount Desert Island Hospital | 15.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital | 21.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mainehealth Waldo Hospital | 23.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Joseph Hospital | 33.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Blue Hill has an obesity rate of 28.8%, which is 7.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.1%, 1.6pp above the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 84.9% 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.