Healthcare in Southwest Harbor, ME

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

28.7%

7.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.7%

1.2pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.0%

0.9pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.0%

3.6pp 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

39.5%

Arthritis

33.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.0%

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

15.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.7%

Loneliness

30.2%

Lack of Support

21.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.8%

Mobility

13.4%

Cognitive

13.9%

Hearing

9.1%

Vision

4.1%

Self-Care

3.3%

Independent Living

7.1%

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

8.8 mi

Mount Desert Island Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mount Desert Island Hospital	8.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital	12.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital	28.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Mainehealth Waldo Hospital	37.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	2/5	✓
St Joseph Hospital	47.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Southwest Harbor has an obesity rate of 28.7%, which is 7.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.7%, 1.2pp above the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 83.5% 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 2.3 out of 5.