Health Profile of Biddeford, Maine
Biddeford 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
Biddeford Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Biddeford | Maine Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.9 | 78.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.0% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.4% | 13.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Biddeford is 75.9 years, about 2.3 years shorter than the Maine average of 78.2 years. The uninsured rate is 5.0%, lower than the Maine average of 6.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.4% of residents, lower than the Maine average of 13.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,479 residents in Biddeford are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 440 170 men · 269 women
- 75–84 1,250 574 men · 676 women
- 65–74 1,926 898 men · 1,028 women
- 50–64 3,864 1,945 men · 1,918 women
Younger residents
3,503 residents in Biddeford are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,097 582 boys · 515 girls
- 7–12 984 490 boys · 494 girls
- 3–7 803 424 boys · 379 girls
- 0–3 619 367 boys · 253 girls
About 1,560 residents in Biddeford (6.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 75.9 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Biddeford | Maine Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.0% | 10.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.5% | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.9% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.1% | 32.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Biddeford is about 22% lower than in Maine. The rate of diabetes in Biddeford is about 20% lower than in Maine.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Biddeford | Maine Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.7% | 18.8% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | 15.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 21.5% | 22.8% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Biddeford are about the same as in Maine.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 31,723 cigarettes a day, 951,681 a month, or 11.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 348,950 minutes a day and 127.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Biddeford is 75.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.19 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 | Biddeford | Maine Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.77 | 4.43 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Biddeford is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Biddeford, ME Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Biddeford, ME compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biddeford, ME | 22,492 | 75.9 yrs #2/2 | 5.0% #2/2 | 29.1% #2/2 |
| Saco, ME | 20,819 | 78.2 yrs | 3.0% | 29.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Biddeford, Maine has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Maine, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Biddeford, Maine.
Is Biddeford, Maine a healthy place to live?
Biddeford, 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.
What is the average lifespan in Biddeford, Maine?
People in Biddeford, Maine can expect to live 75.9 years on average, 2.3 years shorter than the Maine average of 78.2.
What percentage of Biddeford, Maine residents are uninsured?
5.0% of residents in Biddeford, Maine have no health insurance, about 1 in 20 people, 1.1 points below the Maine rate of 6.2%.
What percentage of Biddeford, Maine residents are obese?
29.1% of adults in Biddeford, Maine are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.1 points below the Maine rate of 32.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Biddeford, Maine go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 31,723 cigarettes a day, 951,681 a month, or 11.6 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 348,950 minutes a day and 127.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Biddeford is 75.9 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 3.19 lifetimes a year.
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