York County Health Data
York County, Maine
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
84/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.6 yr
State avg 76.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
State avg 9.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
68
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
464
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.8%
State avg 14.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
37.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 67.6 per 100K
Dentists
8.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.3
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 York County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | York | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.9% | 33.8% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.0% | 9.1% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% | 30.1% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.8% | 28.9% | 24.1% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | York | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.7% | 16.0% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% | 17.6% | 17.8% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.7% | 22.9% | 27.0% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | York | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.8% | 78.2% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.5% | 61.5% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 81.6% | 78.8% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | York | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 20.0% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.7% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare York County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Low Rate of Poor Health Reported in York County
Health data brief for York County, Maine.
In York County, 12.8% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. This self-reported health metric is the most distinct value compared to state and national benchmarks. The county's life expectancy is 78.6 years, which is higher than the state average of 76.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 7.1%, which is lower than both the state average of 9.4% and the national average of 10%. Healthcare provider data shows 68 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, nearly matching the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 464 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These indicators reflect the current statistical status of the county. 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.