Healthcare in Newport, ME
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.0%
1.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.7%
5.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.6%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
2.1pp 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
38.1%
Arthritis
32.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.4%
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
19.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.7%
Loneliness
34.6%
Lack of Support
23.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.4%
Mobility
15.4%
Cognitive
16.8%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
8.6%
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
9.9 mi
Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital | 9.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Joseph Hospital | 19.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center | 19.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center | 19.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Northern Light Acadia Hospital | 19.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Newport has an obesity rate of 38.0%, which is 1.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.7%, 5.2pp above the national average. About 8.5% of adults lack health insurance. 82.0% 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.