Healthcare in Limestone, ME

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.3%

4.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

25.8%

2.3pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.1%

3.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.2%

1.4pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

41.8%

Arthritis

38.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

21.3%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.8%

Loneliness

33.9%

Lack of Support

25.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

39.8%

Mobility

19.8%

Cognitive

17.3%

Hearing

11.0%

Vision

5.9%

Self-Care

4.9%

Independent Living

10.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.4 mi

Cary Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Cary Medical Center9.4 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Northern Light A R Gould Hospital17.1 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Northern Maine Medical Center45.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Northern Maine Medical Center45.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Houlton Regional Hospital49.8 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓

Limestone has an obesity rate of 40.3%, which is 4.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.8%, 2.3pp above the national average. About 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. 83.0% 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 2.3 out of 5.