Health Profile of Auburn, Maine
Auburn Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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B
Auburn Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Auburn | Maine Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.1 | 78.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.0% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.2% | 13.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Auburn is 76.1 years, about 2.1 years shorter than the Maine average of 78.2 years. The uninsured rate is 7.0%, higher than the Maine average of 6.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.2% of residents, higher than the Maine average of 13.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
9,325 residents in Auburn are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 635 195 men · 440 women
- 75–84 1,317 548 men · 769 women
- 65–74 2,482 1,083 men · 1,398 women
- 50–64 4,891 2,552 men · 2,339 women
Younger residents
4,975 residents in Auburn are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,691 842 boys · 850 girls
- 7–12 1,542 745 boys · 797 girls
- 3–7 1,026 488 boys · 538 girls
- 0–3 715 364 boys · 351 girls
About 1,785 residents in Auburn (7.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Auburn | Maine Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 10.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.0% | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.4% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.2% | 32.2% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Auburn are about the same as in Maine.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Auburn | Maine Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.1% | 18.8% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% | 15.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.0% | 22.8% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Auburn are about the same as in Maine.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 38,865 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 427,518 minutes a day and 156.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Auburn is 76.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.90 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Auburn | Maine Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.13 | 4.43 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Auburn is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Auburn, ME Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Auburn, ME compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, ME | 24,602 | 76.1 yrs #2/2 | 7.0% #2/2 | 35.2% #1/2 |
| Lewiston, ME | 38,324 | 76.5 yrs | 4.5% | 37.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Auburn, Maine has an overall health index grade of B, making it about on par with Maine, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Auburn, Maine.
Is Auburn, Maine a healthy place to live?
Auburn, Maine has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Auburn, Maine?
People in Auburn, Maine can expect to live 76.1 years on average, 2.1 years shorter than the Maine average of 78.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Auburn, Maine?
7.0% of residents in Auburn, Maine have no health insurance, about 1 in 14 people, 0.8 points above the Maine rate of 6.2%.
What is the obesity rate in Auburn, Maine?
35.2% of adults in Auburn, Maine are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.0 points above the Maine rate of 32.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Auburn, Maine go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 38,865 cigarettes a day, 1.2 million a month, or 14.2 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 427,518 minutes a day and 156.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Auburn is 76.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.90 lifetimes a year.
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