Overall Health Rating
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.
Healthiest and Least Healthy Counties in Maine
- Cumberland County (104% of U.S. avg)
- York County (103% of U.S. avg)
- Sagadahoc County (102% of U.S. avg)
- Washington County (98% of U.S. avg)
- Piscataquis County (99% of U.S. avg)
- Aroostook County (99% of U.S. avg)
Ranked by the Map AI Health Index, which combines life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Maine | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.6% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Maine is about the same as in US, at 78.2 years.
The uninsured population in Maine is 6.6%, lower than the US average of 8.5%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Maine | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.2% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.9% | 16.3% |
On average, diseases in Maine are about the same as in US.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Maine | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.8% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.8% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Maine are about the same as in US.
Air Quality
| Metric | Maine | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 4.43 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 4.4 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Maine is very good — well within WHO health guidelines, with minimal health risk from air pollution.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Maine has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Maine.
What is the health grade for Maine?
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Is Maine one of the healthiest states in US?
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What is the life expectancy in Maine?
The life expectancy in Maine is 78.2 years, about the same as the US average.
What percentage of Maine residents are uninsured?
6.6% of Maine residents are uninsured, lower than the US average of 8.5%.
What percentage of Maine residents are obese?
32.2% of Maine residents are classified as obese, lower than the US average of 34.3%.