Health Profile of Saco, Maine
Saco 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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A
Saco Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Saco | Maine Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 78.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.0% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 9.8% | 13.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Saco is 78.2 years, about 0.1 years shorter than the Maine average of 78.2 years. The uninsured rate is 3.0%, lower than the Maine average of 6.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 9.8% of residents, lower than the Maine average of 13.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
7,812 residents in Saco are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 472 143 men · 329 women
- 75–84 1,057 432 men · 625 women
- 65–74 1,877 935 men · 942 women
- 50–64 4,406 2,063 men · 2,344 women
Younger residents
3,723 residents in Saco are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,296 729 boys · 567 girls
- 7–12 1,124 600 boys · 524 girls
- 3–7 765 379 boys · 386 girls
- 0–3 539 269 boys · 271 girls
About 1,104 residents in Saco (5.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Saco | Maine Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 7.9% | 10.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.3% | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.8% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 29.1% | 32.2% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Saco is about 24% lower than in Maine. The rate of diabetes in Saco is about 21% lower than in Maine.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Saco | Maine Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 14.8% | 18.8% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 15.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 19.2% | 22.8% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Saco is about 22% lower than in Maine. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Saco is about 15% lower than in Maine.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 25,572 cigarettes a day, 767,163 a month, or 9.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 281,293 minutes a day and 102.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Saco is 78.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.50 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 | Saco | Maine Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.86 | 4.43 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Saco is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Saco, ME Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Saco, ME compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saco, ME | 20,819 | 78.2 yrs #1/2 | 3.0% #1/2 | 29.1% #1/2 |
| Biddeford, ME | 22,492 | 75.9 yrs | 5.0% | 29.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Saco, Maine has an overall health index grade of A, making it somewhat better than Maine, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Saco, Maine.
Is Saco, Maine a healthy place to live?
Saco, Maine has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Saco, Maine?
People in Saco, Maine can expect to live 78.2 years on average, about the same as the Maine average of 78.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Saco, Maine?
3.0% of residents in Saco, Maine have no health insurance, about 1 in 33 people, 3.2 points below the Maine rate of 6.2%.
What percentage of Saco, Maine residents are obese?
29.1% of adults in Saco, Maine are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 3.2 points below the Maine rate of 32.2%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Saco, Maine go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 25,572 cigarettes a day, 767,163 a month, or 9.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 281,293 minutes a day and 102.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Saco is 78.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 2.50 lifetimes a year.
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