Healthcare in Houlton, ME
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.7%
4.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.8%
3.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.8%
2.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
0.5pp 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
40.4%
Arthritis
36.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.9%
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
19.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.8%
Loneliness
34.9%
Lack of Support
25.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.5%
Mobility
20.0%
Cognitive
18.7%
Hearing
10.6%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
5.1%
Independent Living
11.2%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
2
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.0 mi
Houlton Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houlton Regional Hospital | 5.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Light A R Gould Hospital | 39.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Houlton has an obesity rate of 40.7%, which is 4.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.8%, 3.3pp above the national average. About 10.1% of adults lack health insurance. 82.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 2 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.