Aroostook County Health Data
Aroostook County, Maine
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Aroostook County, Maine
Aroostook faces significant health headwinds
Aroostook's 75.0-year life expectancy matches the national low and falls 1.4 years short of the U.S. average of 76.4 years. With 16.7% of residents reporting poor or fair health—among the highest rates in Maine—the county faces substantial health challenges. These figures reflect economic and geographic barriers that limit health outcomes across northern Maine.
Lowest health ranking in Maine
Aroostook's 75.0-year life expectancy ranks it among Maine's lowest performers, 1.7 years below the state average of 76.7 years. The county's 10.4% uninsured rate exceeds Maine's 9.4% average, leaving more than 1 in 10 residents without health coverage. Its 16.7% poor/fair health rate is the highest in the state, signaling urgent intervention needs.
Healthiest in its economic league
Despite its statewide struggles, Aroostook matches Androscoggin's 75.0-year life expectancy and outperforms it on uninsured rates and provider density. The county's 112 primary care providers per 100K exceeds most inland neighbors, reflecting efforts to serve dispersed populations. However, its 16.7% poor/fair health rate remains the worst in Maine, indicating that provider availability alone cannot address root causes.
Provider access masks deeper barriers
Aroostook residents benefit from 112 primary care providers per 100K—above state norms—and robust mental health resources at 658 per 100K, yet 10.4% remain uninsured. Geographic distances and rural poverty continue to limit real access despite provider density statistics. For many Aroostook families, affording care and traveling to it remain daily obstacles.
Coverage matters in Aroostook
With 10.4% of your neighbors uninsured, Maine's health programs are designed to reach rural families like yours. Call 2-1-1 or visit maine.gov/dhhs to explore low-cost or no-cost coverage options in your area. Health coverage is a first step toward better outcomes for you and your family.
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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.