Healthcare in Brownville Junction, ME
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.0%
1.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
27.1%
3.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.0%
1.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
1.0pp 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
39.7%
Arthritis
34.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.2%
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
19.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.1%
Loneliness
33.2%
Lack of Support
24.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.4%
Mobility
16.6%
Cognitive
18.0%
Hearing
9.4%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
9.8%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
26.2 mi
Penobscot Valley Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penobscot Valley Hospital | 26.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Northern Light C A Dean Hospital | 26.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| St Joseph Hospital | 36.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center | 36.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center | 36.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Brownville Junction has an obesity rate of 35.0%, which is 1.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.1%, 3.6pp above the national average. About 9.6% of adults lack health insurance. 80.9% 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 3.5 out of 5.