Healthcare in South Portland, ME

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

27.0%

9.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

26.2%

2.7pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.7%

3.2pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.1%

3.5pp 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

32.5%

Arthritis

26.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.4%

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

17.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.2%

Loneliness

32.7%

Lack of Support

22.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

26.5%

Mobility

10.4%

Cognitive

14.2%

Hearing

6.4%

Vision

3.5%

Self-Care

2.7%

Independent Living

7.0%

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

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.7 mi

Mainehealth Maine Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mainehealth Maine Medical Center	1.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Northern Light Mercy Hospital	2.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Mainehealth Behavioral Health At Spring Harbor	6.2 mi	Psychiatric	—	✓
Mid Coast Hospital	24.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Central Maine Medical Center	32.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓

South Portland has an obesity rate of 27.0%, which is 9.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.2%, 2.7pp above the national average. About 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.4% 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.