Healthcare in Brunswick, ME

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

25.1%

11.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

25.6%

2.1pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.9%

3.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.6%

4.0pp 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

33.5%

Arthritis

28.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.4%

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

25.6%

Loneliness

32.9%

Lack of Support

21.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.3%

Mobility

11.4%

Cognitive

14.1%

Hearing

7.7%

Vision

3.6%

Self-Care

2.8%

Independent Living

7.3%

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

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.7 mi

Mid Coast Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mid Coast Hospital	1.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Central Maine Medical Center	18.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Northern Light Mercy Hospital	22.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Mainehealth Maine Medical Center	23.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Mainehealth Behavioral Health At Spring Harbor	23.9 mi	Psychiatric	—	✓

Brunswick has an obesity rate of 25.1%, which is 11.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.6%, 2.1pp above the national average. About 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% 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 3.3 out of 5.