Healthcare in Fairfield, ME
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.4%
1.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
30.7%
7.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.1%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
0.8pp 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
37.6%
Arthritis
31.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.6%
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
22.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
30.7%
Loneliness
36.4%
Lack of Support
25.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.1%
Mobility
15.9%
Cognitive
19.9%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
5.6%
Self-Care
4.4%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.8 mi
Northern Light Inland Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Light Inland Hospital | 3.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Redington Fairview General Hospital | 14.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital | 15.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Maine General Medical Center | 17.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Togus Va Medical Center | 17.9 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
Fairfield has an obesity rate of 37.4%, which is 1.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 30.7%, 7.2pp above the national average. About 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.8% 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 4.0 out of 5.