Piscataquis County Health Data
Piscataquis County, Maine
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
60/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 76.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
State avg 9.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
240
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.9%
State avg 14.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
35.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 58.3 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.7
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 Piscataquis County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Piscataquis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.3% | 33.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 9.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% | 30.1% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.8% | 28.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Piscataquis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.6% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 17.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% | 22.9% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Piscataquis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.7% | 78.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.9% | 61.5% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.3% | 78.8% | 73.3% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Piscataquis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.9% | 20.0% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.5% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Piscataquis County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Piscataquis County Primary Care Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Piscataquis County, Maine.
In Piscataquis County, there are 58 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This clinician ratio is the most distinctive figure in the county's recent health reports. The county's life expectancy is 75.4 years, while the Maine state average is 76.7 years and the national average is 77 years. The uninsured rate is 9.1%, slightly lower than the state average of 9.4% and the national average of 10%. Mental health provider figures show 240 providers per 100,000 residents, which is slightly below the national median of 250 per 100,000. Furthermore, 15.9% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is less than the national average of 17%. These statistics are gathered through federal health reporting agencies to provide local snapshots. 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.