Healthcare in Castine, ME
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
21.4%
14.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.5%
2.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
5.4%
6.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
3.3pp 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
25.2%
Arthritis
15.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.3%
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
19.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.5%
Loneliness
37.3%
Lack of Support
23.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.7%
Mobility
6.6%
Cognitive
17.3%
Hearing
5.5%
Vision
3.0%
Self-Care
1.8%
Independent Living
6.3%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.4 mi
Mainehealth Waldo Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainehealth Waldo Hospital | 12.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital | 14.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mount Desert Island Hospital | 26.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital | 28.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Joseph Hospital | 31.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Castine has an obesity rate of 21.4%, which is 14.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.5%, 2.0pp above the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 74.0% 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.