Healthcare in Bowdoinham, ME

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.4%

4.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

27.7%

4.2pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.3%

0.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.9%

2.7pp 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

38.8%

Arthritis

33.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.1%

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

17.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.7%

Loneliness

30.3%

Lack of Support

21.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.1%

Mobility

14.8%

Cognitive

15.1%

Hearing

8.1%

Vision

4.6%

Self-Care

3.8%

Independent Living

8.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.6 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.3 mi

Mid Coast Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Mid Coast Hospital9.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Central Maine Medical Center14.3 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Lincolnhealth20.4 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5✓
Maine General Medical Center24.1 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Togus Va Medical Center24.1 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration4/5✓

Bowdoinham has an obesity rate of 31.4%, which is 4.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.7%, 4.2pp above the national average. About 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. 82.0% 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 3.6 out of 5.