Healthcare in Waterville, ME
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.2%
2.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
30.2%
6.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.2%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
0.7pp 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
35.5%
Arthritis
31.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.6%
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
20.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
30.2%
Loneliness
33.0%
Lack of Support
24.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.9%
Mobility
16.3%
Cognitive
20.0%
Hearing
9.3%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
11.0%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.4 mi
Northern Light Inland Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Light Inland Hospital | 4.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Maine General Medical Center | 14.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Togus Va Medical Center | 14.0 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Riverview Psychiatric Center | 14.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Redington Fairview General Hospital | 16.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Waterville has an obesity rate of 33.2%, which is 2.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 30.2%, 6.7pp above the national average. About 9.9% of adults lack health insurance. 79.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.