Aroostook County Health Data
Aroostook County, Maine
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
State avg 76.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
State avg 9.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
112
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
658
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.7%
State avg 14.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 112.2 per 100K
Dentists
7.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.4
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 Aroostook County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Aroostook | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.0% | 33.8% | 37.6% | 6.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 9.1% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.4% | 30.1% | 33.5% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.9% | 28.9% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Aroostook | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.6% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.2% | 22.9% | 27.0% | 6.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Aroostook | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.5% | 78.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.1% | 61.5% | 57.3% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.0% | 78.8% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Aroostook | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.1% | 20.0% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.1% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Aroostook County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Aroostook County Health Ratings Near National Percentages
Health data brief for Aroostook County, Maine.
Approximately 16.7% of residents in Aroostook County report being in poor or fair health, a figure that nearly aligns with the national average of 17%. This health rating is higher than that of several neighboring counties in Maine. The county reports a life expectancy of 75.0 years, which is shorter than the Maine state average of 76.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Provider availability is relatively high, with 112 primary care providers per 100,000 residents compared to a national median of 70, and 658 mental health providers per 100,000 residents compared to a national median of 250. The uninsured rate stands at 10.4%, which is higher than the state average of 9.4% and the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
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.