Waldo County Health Data
Waldo County, Maine
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
State avg 76.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
State avg 9.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
80
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
325
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.2%
State avg 14.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 80.2 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.5
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 Waldo County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Waldo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.1% | 33.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 9.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% | 30.1% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 30.4% | 28.9% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Waldo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 16.0% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 17.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% | 22.9% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Waldo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.2% | 78.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.1% | 61.5% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.0% | 78.8% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Waldo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.6% | 20.0% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.4% | 34.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Waldo 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
Waldo County Uninsured Rate Higher Than State Figures
Health data brief for Waldo County, Maine.
Waldo County's uninsured rate is 10.4%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 9.4% and the national average of 10%. This coverage metric is the most distinct differentiator in the local health profile. The county's life expectancy is 76.5 years, compared to a state average of 76.7 years and a national average of 77 years. Residents reporting poor or fair health make up 14.2% of the population, a figure lower than the national average of 17%. Healthcare access data shows 80 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is 325 per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 250 per 100,000. These statistics come from the latest federal health surveys reported for the region. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.