Healthcare in Freeport, ME

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

26.1%

10.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

25.2%

1.7pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.5%

2.4pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.6%

5.0pp 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

34.8%

Arthritis

28.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

6.4%

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

15.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.2%

Loneliness

30.5%

Lack of Support

20.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

25.9%

Mobility

10.9%

Cognitive

12.6%

Hearing

7.0%

Vision

3.5%

Self-Care

2.7%

Independent Living

6.6%

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

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

7.0 mi

Mid Coast Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mid Coast Hospital	7.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Northern Light Mercy Hospital	15.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Mainehealth Behavioral Health At Spring Harbor	16.2 mi	Psychiatric	—	✓
Central Maine Medical Center	16.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Mainehealth Maine Medical Center	17.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓

Freeport has an obesity rate of 26.1%, which is 10.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.2%, 1.7pp above the national average. About 5.6% of adults lack health insurance. 81.4% 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.