Healthcare in Fort Kent, ME

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.0%

near the national average

Depression Rate

24.5%

1.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.1%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.2%

2.4pp 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

38.7%

Arthritis

33.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.5%

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

17.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.5%

Loneliness

34.8%

Lack of Support

24.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.4%

Mobility

15.9%

Cognitive

15.7%

Hearing

9.4%

Vision

4.8%

Self-Care

3.6%

Independent Living

8.7%

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

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.2 mi

Northern Maine Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Northern Maine Medical Center	9.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Northern Maine Medical Center	9.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Cary Medical Center	35.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Northern Light A R Gould Hospital	48.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Fort Kent has an obesity rate of 36.0%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 24.5%, 1.0pp above the national average. About 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. 82.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.3 out of 5.