Healthcare in Fort Fairfield, ME

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.3%

4.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

26.1%

2.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.7%

1.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.1%

1.5pp 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

40.2%

Arthritis

35.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.6%

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

18.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.1%

Loneliness

33.9%

Lack of Support

25.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

37.0%

Mobility

17.7%

Cognitive

17.1%

Hearing

9.3%

Vision

5.4%

Self-Care

4.4%

Independent Living

9.6%

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

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.3 mi

Northern Light A R Gould Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Northern Light A R Gould Hospital	9.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Cary Medical Center	13.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Houlton Regional Hospital	39.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	2/5	✓

Fort Fairfield has an obesity rate of 40.3%, which is 4.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.1%, 2.6pp above the national average. About 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. 81.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.