Overall Health Rating
Among the top 3 healthiest counties in Maine
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.
General Health Overview
| Metric | York County | Maine Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.0 | 78.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.3% | 6.6% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in York County is 79.0 years, about 0.7 years longer than the Maine average of 78.2 years.
The uninsured population in York County is 5.3%, lower than the Maine average of 6.6%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | York County | Maine Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 10.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.1% | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.0% | 7.6% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 30.2% | 32.2% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.8% | 13.9% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in York County is about 22% lower than in Maine. The rate of heart disease in York County is about 21% lower than in Maine. The rate of diabetes in York County is about 17% lower than in Maine.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | York County | Maine Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 16.6% | 18.8% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | 15.0% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.7% | 22.8% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in York County are about the same as in Maine.
Air Quality
| Metric | York County | Maine Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.57 | 4.43 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in York County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, York County, 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 York County, Maine.
What is the health grade for York County, Maine?
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Is York County, Maine one of the healthiest counties in Maine?
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What is the life expectancy in York County, Maine?
The life expectancy in York County, Maine is 79.0 years, higher than the Maine average of 78.2 years.
What percentage of York County, Maine residents are uninsured?
5.3% of York County, Maine residents are uninsured, lower than the Maine average of 6.6%.
What percentage of York County, Maine residents are obese?
30.2% of York County, Maine residents are classified as obese, lower than the Maine average of 32.2%.