Healthcare in Lincoln, ME
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.4%
3.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.8%
5.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.4%
1.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
1.9pp 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
40.1%
Arthritis
36.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.0%
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
19.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.8%
Loneliness
34.3%
Lack of Support
23.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.7%
Mobility
18.2%
Cognitive
17.4%
Hearing
10.1%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
9.7%
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
5.9 mi
Penobscot Valley Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penobscot Valley Hospital | 5.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Joseph Hospital | 39.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center | 39.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center | 39.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Northern Light Acadia Hospital | 39.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Lincoln has an obesity rate of 39.4%, which is 3.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.8%, 5.3pp above the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 83.2% 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.