Healthcare in Veazie, ME
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.9%
near the national average
Depression Rate
27.9%
4.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.7%
1.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
4.3pp 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
37.8%
Arthritis
31.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.8%
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
17.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.9%
Loneliness
32.8%
Lack of Support
21.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.5%
Mobility
13.3%
Cognitive
14.3%
Hearing
7.7%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
7.2%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.7 mi
St Joseph Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Hospital | 6.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center | 6.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center | 6.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Northern Light Acadia Hospital | 6.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital | 19.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Veazie has an obesity rate of 35.9%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 27.9%, 4.4pp above the national average. About 6.3% of adults lack health insurance. 83.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.