Healthcare in Orono, ME
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.8%
6.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
32.7%
9.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
5.2%
6.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
2.5pp 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
23.7%
Arthritis
15.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.1%
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
24.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
32.7%
Loneliness
42.8%
Lack of Support
24.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.2%
Mobility
7.6%
Cognitive
21.7%
Hearing
5.0%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
2.1%
Independent Living
9.2%
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
8.2 mi
St Joseph Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Hospital | 8.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center | 8.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center | 8.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Northern Light Acadia Hospital | 8.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital | 19.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Orono has an obesity rate of 29.8%, which is 6.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 32.7%, 9.2pp above the national average. About 8.1% of adults lack health insurance. 76.0% 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 3.0 out of 5.