Healthcare in Falmouth, ME
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.2%
11.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.1%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.9%
3.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.3%
6.3pp 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
37.0%
Arthritis
30.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
3.8%
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
13.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.1%
Loneliness
28.0%
Lack of Support
18.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.2%
Mobility
9.7%
Cognitive
9.9%
Hearing
6.9%
Vision
2.7%
Self-Care
2.2%
Independent Living
5.2%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.9 mi
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Light Mercy Hospital | 3.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center | 5.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Mainehealth Behavioral Health At Spring Harbor | 6.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Mid Coast Hospital | 17.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Central Maine Medical Center | 26.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Falmouth has an obesity rate of 24.2%, which is 11.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.1%, near the national average. About 4.3% of adults lack health insurance. 83.7% 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 3.3 out of 5.