Healthcare in Portland, ME
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.7%
8.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.5%
3.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.3%
3.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
3.4pp 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
30.7%
Arthritis
24.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.3%
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
17.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.5%
Loneliness
32.6%
Lack of Support
22.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.9%
Mobility
9.7%
Cognitive
14.4%
Hearing
6.1%
Vision
3.6%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
7.1%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.2 mi
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Light Mercy Hospital | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center | 5.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Mainehealth Behavioral Health At Spring Harbor | 9.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Mid Coast Hospital | 21.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Central Maine Medical Center | 31.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Portland has an obesity rate of 27.7%, which is 8.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.5%, 3.0pp above the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.