Healthcare in Machias, ME

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.7%

2.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

28.2%

4.7pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.3%

1.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.7%

1.1pp above 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

35.2%

Arthritis

35.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

27.1%

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

21.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

28.2%

Loneliness

38.3%

Lack of Support

26.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

43.5%

Mobility

19.4%

Cognitive

20.7%

Hearing

10.7%

Vision

6.6%

Self-Care

4.9%

Independent Living

12.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.3 mi

Down East Community Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Down East Community Hospital	1.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Calais Community Hospital	33.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mount Desert Island Hospital	44.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital	45.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Machias has an obesity rate of 38.7%, which is 2.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.2%, 4.7pp above the national average. About 11.7% of adults lack health insurance. 80.0% 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 2.0 out of 5.