Sagadahoc County Health Data
Sagadahoc County, Maine
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
| Measure | Sagadahoc | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.5% | 33.8% | 37.6% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.0% | 9.1% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% | 30.1% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 29.2% | 28.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sagadahoc | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.2% | 22.9% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sagadahoc | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.6% | 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
| Measure | Sagadahoc | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 20.0% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.8% | 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.
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.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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.
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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.