Knox County Health Data
Knox County, Maine
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
76/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
State avg 76.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
State avg 9.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
107
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
549
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.4%
State avg 14.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
39.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 107.1 per 100K
Dentists
17.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
22.0
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 Knox County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Knox | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.8% | 33.8% | 37.6% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.0% | 9.1% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% | 30.1% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.7% | 28.9% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Knox | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 17.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.4% | 22.9% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Knox | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.8% | 78.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.4% | 61.5% | 57.3% | 5.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.1% | 78.8% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Knox | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 20.0% | 18.6% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.0% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Knox 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
Knox County Life Expectancy Surpasses State and National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Knox County, Maine.
Life expectancy in Knox County is 78.9 years, which is notably higher than the Maine state average of 76.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Mental health provider availability in the county is also high, with 549 providers per 100,000 residents, more than double the national median of 250. There are 107 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is above the national median of 70. The uninsured rate is 10.3%, slightly above the state average of 9.4% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 12.4% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the 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.