Healthcare in Hallowell, ME
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.0%
5.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.8%
3.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.5%
0.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
3.2pp 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
39.3%
Arthritis
36.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.0%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.8%
Loneliness
28.9%
Lack of Support
21.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.8%
Mobility
16.3%
Cognitive
15.0%
Hearing
10.2%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
8.8%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.7 mi
Maine General Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine General Medical Center | 5.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Togus Va Medical Center | 5.7 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Riverview Psychiatric Center | 5.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Northern Light Inland Hospital | 21.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Central Maine Medical Center | 22.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Hallowell has an obesity rate of 31.0%, which is 5.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.8%, 3.3pp above the national average. About 7.4% of adults lack health insurance. 83.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.