Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, Maine
Health Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
State avg 76.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
State avg 9.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
109
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
211
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Lincoln County, Maine
Lincoln excels in national comparison
At 78.8 years, Lincoln residents live 2.4 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years, placing the county among America's healthiest. With 13.8% reporting poor or fair health—well below U.S. norms—Lincoln's population enjoys sustained health advantages. The county's coastal location and economic resources appear to drive these exceptional outcomes.
Third-healthiest county in Maine
Lincoln's 78.8-year life expectancy ranks third in Maine, behind Cumberland (79.5 years) and Knox County (78.9 years), confirming top-tier statewide performance. At 13.8% poor/fair health, Lincoln ranks above Knox and Cumberland but remains among Maine's best performers. Its 10.1% uninsured rate slightly exceeds the state average of 9.4%.
Coastal peer group achiever
Lincoln's 78.8-year life expectancy nearly matches Knox County (78.9 years) and exceeds Hancock County (78.1 years), confirming a consistent coastal health advantage. Its 13.8% poor/fair health rate tracks between Knox/Cumberland (12.4%) and Hancock (12.8%), positioning Lincoln firmly in Maine's health elite. Provider density at 109 primary care doctors per 100K supports this strong performance.
Access and affordability mostly align
Lincoln's 10.1% uninsured rate means roughly 1 in 10 residents lacks coverage, slightly above Maine's 9.4% state average. The county provides 109 primary care providers per 100K and limited mental health resources at 211 per 100K—lower than most peers, yet health outcomes remain strong. Community cohesion and economic stability may compensate for modest provider shortages.
Maintain Lincoln's health advantage
With 10.1% of residents uninsured, Lincoln County—like all Maine communities—must ensure coverage keeps pace with health outcomes. Explore marketplace and Medicaid options at maine.gov/dhhs to close coverage gaps. Proactive enrollment keeps Lincoln's health leadership strong for years to come.
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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.