Healthcare in Bucksport, ME
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.5%
4.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
27.8%
4.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.5%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
2.3pp 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
33.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.2%
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
18.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.8%
Loneliness
31.8%
Lack of Support
22.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.4%
Mobility
14.8%
Cognitive
16.9%
Hearing
8.8%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.7%
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
14.6 mi
Mainehealth Waldo Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainehealth Waldo Hospital | 14.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Joseph Hospital | 18.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center | 18.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center | 18.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Northern Light Acadia Hospital | 18.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Bucksport has an obesity rate of 31.5%, which is 4.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.8%, 4.3pp above the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 81.7% 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.