Health Profile of Lewiston, Maine
Lewiston 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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C
Lewiston Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Lewiston | Maine Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 76.5 | 78.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.5% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 18.4% | 13.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Lewiston is 76.5 years, about 1.7 years shorter than the Maine average of 78.2 years. The uninsured rate is 4.5%, lower than the Maine average of 6.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 18.4% of residents, higher than the Maine average of 13.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
13,938 residents in Lewiston are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 958 272 men · 686 women
- 75–84 2,215 909 men · 1,307 women
- 65–74 3,388 1,651 men · 1,737 women
- 50–64 7,376 3,624 men · 3,752 women
Younger residents
7,516 residents in Lewiston are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,996 1,119 boys · 877 girls
- 7–12 2,142 1,063 boys · 1,078 girls
- 3–7 1,912 974 boys · 938 girls
- 0–3 1,466 813 boys · 653 girls
About 2,812 residents in Lewiston (7.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 76.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Lewiston | Maine Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 10.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.6% | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.0% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.0% | 32.2% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Lewiston are about the same as in Maine.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Lewiston | Maine Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 22.9% | 18.8% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% | 15.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.6% | 22.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Lewiston is about 30% higher than in Maine. The rate of smoking in Lewiston is about 22% higher than in Maine.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 69,737 cigarettes a day, 2.1 million a month, or 25.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 767,105 minutes a day and 280.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lewiston is 76.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.96 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 | Lewiston | Maine Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.14 | 4.43 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.1 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Lewiston is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Lewiston, ME Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Lewiston, ME compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, ME | 38,324 | 76.5 yrs #1/2 | 4.5% #1/2 | 37.0% #2/2 |
| Auburn, ME | 24,602 | 76.1 yrs | 7.0% | 35.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Lewiston, Maine has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Maine, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Lewiston, Maine.
How healthy is Lewiston, Maine?
Lewiston, Maine has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Lewiston, Maine?
People in Lewiston, Maine can expect to live 76.5 years on average, 1.7 years shorter than the Maine average of 78.2.
What is the uninsured rate in Lewiston, Maine?
4.5% of residents in Lewiston, Maine have no health insurance, about 1 in 22 people, 1.6 points below the Maine rate of 6.2%.
What is the obesity rate in Lewiston, Maine?
37.0% of adults in Lewiston, Maine are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 4.7 points above the Maine rate of 32.2%.
Which health problem stands out most in Lewiston, Maine?
Compared with Maine as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 29.6%, about 30% higher than the Maine rate of 22.8%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Lewiston, Maine go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 69,737 cigarettes a day, 2.1 million a month, or 25.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 767,105 minutes a day and 280.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Lewiston is 76.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.96 lifetimes a year.
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