Healthcare in Howland, ME
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.8%
5.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.0%
5.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.1%
4.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.5%
near 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
42.7%
Arthritis
40.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
28.0%
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
20.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.0%
Loneliness
35.0%
Lack of Support
25.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.3%
Mobility
23.0%
Cognitive
19.7%
Hearing
12.1%
Vision
7.1%
Self-Care
5.7%
Independent Living
11.9%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.6 mi
Penobscot Valley Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penobscot Valley Hospital | 13.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Joseph Hospital | 30.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center | 30.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center | 30.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Northern Light Acadia Hospital | 30.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Howland has an obesity rate of 41.8%, which is 5.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.0%, 5.5pp above the national average. About 10.5% of adults lack health insurance. 83.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.