Healthcare in Van Buren, ME

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.9%

5.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

26.0%

2.5pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

18.2%

6.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.3%

0.7pp above 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

44.8%

Arthritis

42.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

12.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

27.9%

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

18.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.0%

Loneliness

34.7%

Lack of Support

26.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

45.7%

Mobility

25.1%

Cognitive

19.4%

Hearing

13.2%

Vision

7.7%

Self-Care

6.3%

Independent Living

12.7%

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

18.1 mi

Cary Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Cary Medical Center	18.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Northern Light A R Gould Hospital	33.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Northern Maine Medical Center	36.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Northern Maine Medical Center	36.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Van Buren has an obesity rate of 41.9%, which is 5.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.0%, 2.5pp above the national average. About 11.3% of adults lack health insurance. 83.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.3 out of 5.