Lincoln County Health Data
Lincoln County, Maine
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
13.8%
State avg 14.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 108.9 per 100K
Dentists
8.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.2
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 Lincoln County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.0% | 33.8% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.1% | 9.1% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% | 30.1% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 29.3% | 28.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.5% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 17.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.8% | 22.9% | 27.0% | 4.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.9% | 78.2% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.9% | 61.5% | 57.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.3% | 78.8% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lincoln | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 20.0% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.5% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lincoln County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Ratio in Lincoln County Below National Median
Health data brief for Lincoln County, Maine.
Lincoln County reports 211 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This provider density distinguishes the county from other Maine regions where ratios often exceed the national benchmark. Primary care provider availability is 109 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 78.8 years, which is higher than the state average of 76.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 10.1%, which is higher than the state average of 9.4% and aligns with the national average of 10%. Poor or fair health is reported by 13.8% of residents, lower than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
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.