Healthcare in Old Town, ME
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.3%
1.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.9%
6.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.3%
1.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
2.2pp 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
34.6%
Arthritis
28.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.0%
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
20.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.9%
Loneliness
35.9%
Lack of Support
23.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.7%
Mobility
13.7%
Cognitive
17.9%
Hearing
7.7%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
8.8%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.1 mi
St Joseph Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Hospital | 9.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center | 9.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center | 9.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Northern Light Acadia Hospital | 9.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital | 25.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Old Town has an obesity rate of 37.3%, which is 1.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.9%, 6.4pp above the national average. About 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% 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 3.0 out of 5.