Healthcare in Washburn, ME

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.0%

3.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

25.4%

1.9pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.5%

2.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.2%

1.4pp 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

41.2%

Arthritis

36.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

24.0%

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

18.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.4%

Loneliness

33.9%

Lack of Support

25.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

38.3%

Mobility

18.5%

Cognitive

17.1%

Hearing

10.4%

Vision

5.6%

Self-Care

4.6%

Independent Living

9.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.8 mi

Northern Light A R Gould Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Northern Light A R Gould Hospital9.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Cary Medical Center10.0 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Northern Maine Medical Center37.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Northern Maine Medical Center37.9 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Houlton Regional Hospital43.4 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓

Washburn has an obesity rate of 40.0%, which is 3.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.4%, 1.9pp above the national average. About 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. 82.1% 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.