Washington County Health Data
Washington County, Maine
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Washington County, Maine
Washington County Faces Critical Health Crisis
Washington County's life expectancy of 72.3 years is nearly four years below the U.S. average of 76.4—the steepest gap in Maine and a critical public health emergency. The 17.3% poor or fair health rate is among the nation's highest, reflecting a population in acute health distress.
Maine's Most Severe Health Crisis
Washington County ranks dead last in Maine with a life expectancy of 72.3 years—4.4 years below the state average of 76.7—representing the state's most pressing health emergency. The 17.3% poor or fair health rating compounds this crisis, indicating systemic health failure across the county's population.
Extreme Disparity Among Peers
Washington County's 72.3-year life expectancy is 2.1 years below the next-worst county (Somerset at 74.4) and 7.8 years below the best-performing Sagadahoc (80.1). With only 42 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest in the state—geographic and resource barriers are extreme.
Uninsured and Underserved
Washington County has Maine's highest uninsured rate at 11.6%, and with only 42 primary care providers per 100,000 residents (the state's lowest), residents face dual barriers to care. Though the county has 700 mental health providers per 100,000—an anomaly possibly reflecting specialized facilities—physical healthcare access remains critically scarce.
Washington County: Urgent Action Required
At 11.6% uninsured and with Maine's lowest life expectancy of 72.3 years, Washington County residents must prioritize getting covered immediately. Call 1-800-442-6003 or visit maine.gov/portal/health to explore MaineCare, marketplace plans, and emergency health services in Calais, Eastport, and Houlton today.
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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.