Healthcare in Farmington, ME

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.4%

4.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

29.7%

6.2pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.1%

2.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.5%

2.1pp 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

32.8%

Arthritis

26.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

19.9%

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

21.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

29.7%

Loneliness

39.3%

Lack of Support

25.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.5%

Mobility

13.1%

Cognitive

19.2%

Hearing

8.2%

Vision

5.0%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

9.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.1 mi

Mainehealth Franklin Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Mainehealth Franklin Hospital2.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Rumford Hospital24.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Redington Fairview General Hospital24.8 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5✓
Maine General Medical Center29.3 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Togus Va Medical Center29.3 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration4/5✓

Farmington has an obesity rate of 31.4%, which is 4.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 29.7%, 6.2pp above the national average. About 8.5% of adults lack health insurance. 77.1% 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 4.0 out of 5.