Kennebec County Health Data
Kennebec County, Maine
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.1 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
111
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
582
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.1%
State avg 14.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 110.9 per 100K
Dentists
1.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.3
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 Kennebec County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kennebec | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.5% | 33.8% | 37.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 9.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% | 30.1% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 29.6% | 28.9% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kennebec | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.8% | 16.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.2% | 22.9% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kennebec | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.4% | 78.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.5% | 61.5% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.5% | 78.8% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kennebec | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 20.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.8% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kennebec County nationally on binge drinking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Kennebec County Life Expectancy Shorter than State and National Averages
Health data brief for Kennebec County, Maine.
Residents of Kennebec County have a life expectancy of 76.1 years, which is shorter than the Maine state average of 76.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The county reports 111 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is 582 providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 8.1%, lower than the Maine state average of 9.4% and the national average of 10%. Approximately 16.1% of residents report poor or fair health, which is slightly lower than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Kennebec County, Maine
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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.