Healthcare in Gorham, NH
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.4%
1.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.6%
1.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.8%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
4.0pp 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
38.6%
Arthritis
33.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.8%
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
14.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.6%
Loneliness
30.4%
Lack of Support
21.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.2%
Mobility
13.9%
Cognitive
12.2%
Hearing
8.7%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.5%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.2 mi
Androscoggin Valley Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin Valley Hospital | 8.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Weeks Medical Center | 18.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Memorial Hospital, The | 24.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Littleton Regional Healthcare | 29.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Rumford Hospital | 30.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Gorham has an obesity rate of 34.4%, which is 1.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.6%, 1.9pp below the national average. About 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. 80.0% 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 3.0 out of 5.