Sagadahoc County Health Data

Sagadahoc County, Maine

CDC County Health Rankings

Health Score

83/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

80.1 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.8%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

80.1 yr

State avg 76.7 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.8%

State avg 9.4%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

65

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

237

per 100K population

National avg 350

Poor / Fair Health

13.9%

State avg 14.9%

National avg 19.6%

Healthcare Access

Primary Care Physicians

29.7

per 100K residentsCDC: 64.7 per 100K

Dentists

5.4

per 100K residents

Nurse Practitioners & PAs

27.0

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 Sagadahoc County differs most from state and national norms.

Most prevalent chronic conditions

MeasureSagadahocState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity29.5%33.8%37.6%4.3 pts better than state
Diabetes8.0%9.1%11.2%1.1 pts better than state
High Blood Pressure27.7%30.1%33.5%2.4 pts better than state
Depression29.2%28.9%24.1%near state average

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureSagadahocState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking14.3%16.0%16.3%1.7 pts better than state
Binge Drinking18.6%17.6%17.8%1.0 pts worse than state
Physical Inactivity20.2%22.9%27.0%2.7 pts better than state

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureSagadahocState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup78.6%78.2%74.9%near state average
Dental Visit (past year)63.7%61.5%57.3%2.2 pts better than state
Mammography (women 50–74)78.9%78.8%73.3%near state average

Daily-life impact

MeasureSagadahocState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress18.5%20.0%18.6%1.5 pts better than state
Short Sleep Duration30.8%34.8%37.3%4.0 pts better than state

These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sagadahoc County nationally on obesity.

Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.

Data Story

Sagadahoc County Life Expectancy Reaches Eighty Years

Health data brief for Sagadahoc County, Maine.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Life expectancy

Sagadahoc County reports a life expectancy of 80.1 years, which is higher than the Maine state average of 76.7 years and the national average of 77 years. This longevity metric distinguishes the county from broader state and national norms. The rate of residents reporting poor or fair health is 13.9%, which is lower than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 7.8%, compared to the state average of 9.4% and the national average of 10%. In terms of healthcare providers, there are 65 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is slightly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. There are also 237 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 250 per 100,000. These data points offer a current snapshot of the county's health landscape. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.

Get Care in Sagadahoc County, Maine

Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.

Hospitals near you

No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Sagadahoc County.

This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Sagadahoc County, ME?
Sagadahoc County has a health score of 83/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #3 out of 16 counties in Maine (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Sagadahoc County?
Life expectancy in Sagadahoc County is 80.1 years. The Maine state average is 76.7 years, making Sagadahoc County above the state average.
How does Sagadahoc County health compare to the Maine average?
Sagadahoc County's health score of 83/100 is above the Maine average of 66/100. Life expectancy is 80.1 years vs. the state average of 76.7 years. The uninsured rate is 7.8% vs. 9.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Sagadahoc County?
Key health factors for Sagadahoc County include: life expectancy (80.1 years), uninsured rate (7.8%), and primary care physician access (65:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 237:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Sagadahoc County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 83/100 ("Excellent"), Sagadahoc County is one of the healthier counties in Maine. Residents have a life expectancy of 80.1 years. 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Sagadahoc County healthier than the Maine average?
Sagadahoc County's health score of 83/100 exceeds the Maine average of 66/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Sagadahoc County has better primary care access (65:1 ratio) than the state average (91:1).

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.