Healthcare in Dunstan, ME

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

26.8%

9.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.7%

1.2pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.3%

2.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.0%

4.6pp 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

34.8%

Arthritis

28.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.4%

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

16.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.7%

Loneliness

31.1%

Lack of Support

21.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

26.0%

Mobility

10.6%

Cognitive

12.9%

Hearing

7.0%

Vision

3.4%

Self-Care

2.7%

Independent Living

6.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

7.4 mi

Mainehealth Maine Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mainehealth Maine Medical Center	7.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Northern Light Mercy Hospital	9.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Mainehealth Behavioral Health At Spring Harbor	9.7 mi	Psychiatric	—	✓
Mid Coast Hospital	30.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Frisbie Memorial Hospital	35.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Dunstan has an obesity rate of 26.8%, which is 9.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.7%, 1.2pp above the national average. About 6.0% of adults lack health insurance. 81.1% 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 2.8 out of 5.