Healthcare in Caribou, ME

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.8%

2.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

25.3%

1.8pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.6%

1.7pp above 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 PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

40.6%

Arthritis

35.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

21.1%

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

17.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.3%

Loneliness

33.3%

Lack of Support

24.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

36.2%

Mobility

17.1%

Cognitive

15.9%

Hearing

9.8%

Vision

5.0%

Self-Care

4.1%

Independent Living

8.9%

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

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.8 mi

Cary Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Cary Medical Center6.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Northern Light A R Gould Hospital10.5 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Northern Maine Medical Center43.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Northern Maine Medical Center43.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Houlton Regional Hospital44.7 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓

Caribou has an obesity rate of 38.8%, which is 2.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.3%, 1.8pp above the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 82.7% 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 2.3 out of 5.