Healthcare in Brewer, ME
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.0%
2.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.1%
5.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.1%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
2.0pp 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
38.1%
Arthritis
33.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.8%
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
19.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.1%
Loneliness
34.2%
Lack of Support
23.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.5%
Mobility
16.3%
Cognitive
17.1%
Hearing
9.0%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
9.2%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.2 mi
St Joseph Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Hospital | 7.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center | 7.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center | 7.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Northern Light Acadia Hospital | 7.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital | 18.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Brewer has an obesity rate of 39.0%, which is 2.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.1%, 5.6pp above the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 82.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.