Healthcare in Skowhegan, ME
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.8%
0.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
29.6%
6.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.5%
1.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
1.3pp 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
39.8%
Arthritis
35.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.0%
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
20.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.6%
Loneliness
35.0%
Lack of Support
23.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.7%
Mobility
18.1%
Cognitive
19.0%
Hearing
10.0%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
11.1%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.3 mi
Redington Fairview General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redington Fairview General Hospital | 2.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital | 13.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Northern Light Inland Hospital | 17.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mainehealth Franklin Hospital | 20.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Maine General Medical Center | 29.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Skowhegan has an obesity rate of 36.8%, which is 0.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 29.6%, 6.1pp above the national average. About 9.3% of adults lack health insurance. 82.6% 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 4.0 out of 5.