Washington County Health Data
Washington County, Maine
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
40/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.3 yr
State avg 76.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
State avg 9.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
700
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.3%
State avg 14.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
35.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 41.8 per 100K
Dentists
28.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
22.4
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 Washington County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.9% | 33.8% | 37.6% | 6.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 9.1% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.0% | 30.1% | 33.5% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 29.1% | 28.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.2% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 17.6% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.8% | 22.9% | 27.0% | 6.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.2% | 78.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.4% | 61.5% | 57.3% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.7% | 78.8% | 73.3% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 22.1% | 20.0% | 18.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.1% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Washington County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Washington County Differentiates Local Health Profile
Health data brief for Washington County, Maine.
Life expectancy in Washington County is 72.3 years, which is shorter than the Maine state average of 76.7 years and the national average of 77 years. This longevity figure is the most distinct data point for the county. The uninsured rate stands at 11.6%, higher than the state average of 9.4% and the national average of 10%. The county reports 42 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. However, the mental health provider ratio is 700 per 100,000 residents, significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Additionally, 17.3% of the population reports poor or fair health, slightly higher than the national average of 17%. These figures are used to monitor health and provider trends within the county. 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.