Healthcare in Ellsworth, ME
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.1%
7.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.0%
2.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.1%
1.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
3.5pp 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
37.2%
Arthritis
30.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.5%
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
16.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.0%
Loneliness
30.7%
Lack of Support
21.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.4%
Mobility
12.4%
Cognitive
14.5%
Hearing
7.8%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
7.2%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.3 mi
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital | 8.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital | 12.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mount Desert Island Hospital | 16.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Joseph Hospital | 25.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center | 25.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Ellsworth has an obesity rate of 29.1%, which is 7.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.0%, 2.5pp above the national average. About 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. 82.0% 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 3.0 out of 5.