Oxford County Health Data
Oxford County, Maine
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
State avg 76.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
State avg 9.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
306
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.7%
State avg 14.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 66.5 per 100K
Dentists
15.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.1
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 Oxford County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Oxford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.6% | 33.8% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 9.1% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% | 30.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 28.2% | 28.9% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Oxford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.0% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% | 22.9% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Oxford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.8% | 78.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.0% | 61.5% | 57.3% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.6% | 78.8% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Oxford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 20.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.3% | 34.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Oxford 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
Oxford County Uninsured Rate Reaches Eleven Percent
Health data brief for Oxford County, Maine.
Oxford County reports an uninsured rate of 11.0%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 9.4% and the national average of 10%. This coverage level serves as the most distinctive indicator in the region's current health data. Other metrics for the county include a life expectancy of 76.1 years, compared to the state average of 76.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 17.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, slightly exceeding the national average of 17%. Regarding healthcare professionals, the county has 67 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability stands at 306 per 100,000 residents, a figure that is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Detailed breakdowns of these metrics are available in the current datasets. 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.