Healthcare in Presque Isle, ME

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.8%

2.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

26.0%

2.5pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.2%

1.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.6%

2.0pp 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

39.3%

Arthritis

34.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

19.5%

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

26.0%

Loneliness

34.3%

Lack of Support

24.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

36.5%

Mobility

16.7%

Cognitive

16.8%

Hearing

9.3%

Vision

5.2%

Self-Care

4.1%

Independent Living

9.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

In city

Northern Light A R Gould Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Northern Light A R Gould Hospital	In city	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Cary Medical Center	15.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Houlton Regional Hospital	35.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	2/5	✓
Northern Maine Medical Center	47.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Northern Maine Medical Center	47.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Presque Isle has an obesity rate of 38.8%, which is 2.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.0%, 2.5pp above the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 81.9% 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 2.3 out of 5.