Healthcare in Island Falls, ME
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.2%
6.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.0%
2.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.4%
4.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
1.3pp 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
43.3%
Arthritis
39.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.6%
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
18.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.0%
Loneliness
33.0%
Lack of Support
25.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.1%
Mobility
21.0%
Cognitive
17.4%
Hearing
10.9%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
5.3%
Independent Living
10.5%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
4
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
23.1 mi
Houlton Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houlton Regional Hospital | 23.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Millinocket Regional Hospital | 31.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Penobscot Valley Hospital | 41.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Northern Light A R Gould Hospital | 48.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Island Falls has an obesity rate of 42.2%, which is 6.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.0%, 2.5pp above the national average. About 9.3% of adults lack health insurance. 83.4% 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 2.7 out of 5.