Healthcare in Oakland, ME

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.1%

4.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

28.4%

4.9pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.1%

0.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.8%

2.8pp 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

36.6%

Arthritis

32.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.4%

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

18.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

28.4%

Loneliness

30.9%

Lack of Support

23.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.0%

Mobility

13.9%

Cognitive

16.4%

Hearing

8.4%

Vision

4.3%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

8.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.6 mi

Northern Light Inland Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Northern Light Inland Hospital6.6 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Maine General Medical Center14.0 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Togus Va Medical Center14.0 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration4/5✓
Riverview Psychiatric Center14.0 miPsychiatric——
Redington Fairview General Hospital16.5 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5✓

Oakland has an obesity rate of 32.1%, which is 4.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 28.4%, 4.9pp above the national average. About 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.