Healthcare in Wiscasset, ME

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.3%

4.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

27.4%

3.9pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.9%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.3%

2.3pp 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

40.8%

Arthritis

36.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.1%

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

17.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.4%

Loneliness

31.4%

Lack of Support

23.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.4%

Mobility

15.7%

Cognitive

15.3%

Hearing

9.2%

Vision

4.7%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

8.3%

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

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.3 mi

Lincolnhealth

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Lincolnhealth9.3 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5✓
Mid Coast Hospital16.7 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Maine General Medical Center23.8 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Togus Va Medical Center23.8 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration4/5✓
Riverview Psychiatric Center23.8 miPsychiatric——

Wiscasset has an obesity rate of 31.3%, which is 4.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.4%, 3.9pp above the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 82.7% 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 3.5 out of 5.