Androscoggin County Health Data
Androscoggin County, Maine
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
State avg 76.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
State avg 9.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
74
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
509
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.6%
State avg 14.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 73.9 per 100K
Dentists
7.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
21.4
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Androscoggin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Androscoggin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% | 33.8% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 9.1% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% | 30.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 30.8% | 28.9% | 24.1% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Androscoggin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.9% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% | 22.9% | 27.0% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Androscoggin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.6% | 78.2% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.2% | 61.5% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.1% | 78.8% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Androscoggin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.0% | 20.0% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.8% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Androscoggin County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Androscoggin County Mental Health Provider Availability Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Androscoggin County, Maine.
Androscoggin County records 509 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. In comparison, primary care provider access is 74 per 100,000 people, just above the national median of 70. The county's life expectancy is 75.0 years, shorter than the Maine state average of 76.7 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. Additionally, 14.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, while the national average is 17%. The uninsured rate is 8.1%, which is lower than the Maine average of 9.4% and the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.