Healthcare in Saco, ME
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.4%
3.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.7%
2.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.1%
2.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
3.7pp 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
35.3%
Arthritis
28.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.4%
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
17.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.7%
Loneliness
30.8%
Lack of Support
21.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.1%
Mobility
11.1%
Cognitive
15.0%
Hearing
6.9%
Vision
3.5%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
6.8%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.7 mi
Mainehealth Maine Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainehealth Maine Medical Center | 10.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Light Mercy Hospital | 12.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mainehealth Behavioral Health At Spring Harbor | 12.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Frisbie Memorial Hospital | 32.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Wentworth-Douglass Hospital | 33.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Saco has an obesity rate of 32.4%, which is 3.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.7%, 2.2pp above the national average. About 6.9% of adults lack health insurance. 80.1% 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.