Cumberland County Health Data
Cumberland County, Maine
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
88/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.5 yr
State avg 76.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
State avg 9.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
166
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
840
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.4%
State avg 14.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
44.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 165.8 per 100K
Dentists
10.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.3
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 Cumberland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cumberland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.7% | 33.8% | 37.6% | 7.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% | 30.1% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.7% | 28.9% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cumberland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.1% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 4.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.1% | 22.9% | 27.0% | 6.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cumberland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.9% | 78.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.9% | 61.5% | 57.3% | 7.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 81.3% | 78.8% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cumberland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 20.0% | 18.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.9% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cumberland County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Ratios High in Cumberland County
Health data brief for Cumberland County, Maine.
Cumberland County has 166 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is more than double the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also features 840 mental health providers per 100,000, more than triple the national median of 250. Life expectancy for residents is 79.5 years, which is longer than the Maine average of 76.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 6.7%, significantly lower than the state average of 9.4% and the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 12.4% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. 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.