Healthcare in Oakfield, ME
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.3%
5.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.5%
2.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.8%
4.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
1.5pp 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
44.4%
Arthritis
41.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.7%
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
18.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.5%
Loneliness
33.2%
Lack of Support
24.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.5%
Mobility
22.0%
Cognitive
17.4%
Hearing
11.6%
Vision
6.3%
Self-Care
5.4%
Independent Living
10.8%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
4
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.2 mi
Houlton Regional Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houlton Regional Hospital | 15.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Millinocket Regional Hospital | 38.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Light A R Gould Hospital | 41.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Penobscot Valley Hospital | 49.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Oakfield has an obesity rate of 41.3%, which is 5.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.5%, 2.0pp above the national average. About 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. 83.9% 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 2.7 out of 5.