Healthcare in Danforth, ME

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.3%

6.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

28.6%

5.1pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.7%

3.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.7%

0.9pp 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

38.6%

Arthritis

41.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

20.9%

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

21.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

28.6%

Loneliness

35.5%

Lack of Support

25.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

43.7%

Mobility

22.0%

Cognitive

19.7%

Hearing

11.4%

Vision

7.0%

Self-Care

5.8%

Independent Living

12.1%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

3

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

35.5 mi

Penobscot Valley Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Penobscot Valley Hospital35.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Houlton Regional Hospital36.7 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓
Calais Community Hospital47.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Danforth has an obesity rate of 42.3%, which is 6.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.6%, 5.1pp above the national average. About 9.7% of adults lack health insurance. 82.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.