Healthcare in Dexter, ME
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.8%
3.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.5%
6.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.7%
1.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
0.5pp 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
39.8%
Arthritis
35.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.0%
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
20.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.5%
Loneliness
35.8%
Lack of Support
25.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.6%
Mobility
19.1%
Cognitive
19.1%
Hearing
10.3%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
10.6%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
18.3 mi
Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital | 18.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Redington Fairview General Hospital | 24.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| St Joseph Hospital | 24.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center | 24.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center | 24.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Dexter has an obesity rate of 39.8%, which is 3.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.5%, 6.0pp above the national average. About 10.1% of adults lack health insurance. 82.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.7 out of 5.