Hancock County Health Data
Hancock County, Maine
Health Score
70/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.1 yr
State avg 76.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
State avg 9.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
105
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
471
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Hancock County, Maine
Hancock outperforms national average
At 78.1 years, Hancock residents live 1.7 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years, placing the county well above the national norm for life expectancy. With 12.8% reporting poor or fair health, well below U.S. averages, Hancock's residents enjoy measurably better health outcomes than typical Americans. The county's coastal assets and educated workforce appear to translate into health advantages.
Above Maine average despite insurance gaps
Hancock's 78.1-year life expectancy exceeds Maine's 76.7-year average by 1.4 years, earning top-tier status statewide. However, its 11.5% uninsured rate—the highest in Maine—contradicts this health advantage, suggesting that strong economic fundamentals and provider access can offset coverage gaps. The county's 12.8% poor/fair health rate ranks among Maine's best.
Strong despite coverage challenges
Hancock's 78.1-year life expectancy rivals nearby Knox County (78.9 years) and Lincoln County (78.8 years), placing it among Maine's coastal health leaders. Its 11.5% uninsured rate is the highest among these three coastal peers, yet health outcomes remain strong—evidence that other factors drive results. The county's 105 primary care providers per 100K offer competitive access.
Strong outcomes despite high uninsurance
Paradoxically, Hancock's 11.5% uninsured rate—Maine's highest—coexists with strong life expectancy and low poor/fair health rates, suggesting wealth and access matter beyond insurance alone. The county provides 105 primary care providers per 100K and 471 mental health providers per 100K, supporting steady care. Yet more than 1 in 9 residents lack health coverage, creating vulnerability for those without other resources.
Uninsured rate demands attention
At 11.5% uninsured, Hancock residents face the highest coverage gap in Maine—even in a healthy county, one unexpected illness can devastate families. Visit maine.gov/dhhs to explore marketplace plans, Medicaid, or subsidized coverage that fits your income. Protection starts with enrollment.
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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.