Healthcare in Mars Hill, ME

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.1%

3.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.6%

1.1pp 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

42.3%

Arthritis

38.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

25.4%

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

17.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.6%

Loneliness

34.0%

Lack of Support

25.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

40.3%

Mobility

20.2%

Cognitive

17.0%

Hearing

11.6%

Vision

5.9%

Self-Care

4.8%

Independent Living

10.2%

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

13.1 mi

Northern Light A R Gould Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Northern Light A R Gould Hospital	13.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Houlton Regional Hospital	22.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	2/5	✓
Cary Medical Center	28.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Mars Hill has an obesity rate of 39.1%, which is 3.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.6%, 1.1pp above the national average. About 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. 83.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 3 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.