Healthcare in Lewiston, ME
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.8%
1.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
30.5%
7.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.9%
1.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
0.5pp above 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
36.7%
Arthritis
31.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.5%
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
21.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
30.5%
Loneliness
35.6%
Lack of Support
25.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.7%
Mobility
16.3%
Cognitive
19.9%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
11.3%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.6 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Central Maine Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Medical Center | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Mid Coast Hospital | 16.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mainehealth Stephens Hospital | 23.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Maine General Medical Center | 27.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Togus Va Medical Center | 27.8 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
Lewiston has an obesity rate of 37.8%, which is 1.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 30.5%, 7.0pp above the national average. About 11.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.2% 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 3.6 out of 5.