The County Health Rankings show us that where we live matters to our health. The health of a community depends on many different factors - ranging from health behaviors, education and jobs, to quality of health care, to the environment.

2012 | Washington, Maine

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  Washington
County
Maine
Demographics
Population 32,107 1,318,301
% below 18 years of age 20% 21%
% 65 and older 19% 16%
% African American 1% 1%
% American Indian and Alaskan Native 5% 1%
% Asian 1% 1%
% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 0% 0%
% Hispanic 2% 1%
% not proficient in English 1% 2%
% Females 51% 51%
% Rural 92% 60%
Health Outcomes
Diabetes 12% 9%
HIV prevalence rate 72 97
Health Care
Mental health providers 2,321:1 1,623:1
Health care costs $8,063 $8,387
Uninsured adults 20% 15%
Could not see doctor due to cost 12% 10%
Dentists 4,178:1 2,479:1
Social & Economic Factors
Median household income $32,847 $45,882
High housing costs 28% 33%
Children eligible for free lunch 49% 36%
Illiteracy 10.0% 7.4%
Homicide rate   2
Physical Environment
Commuting alone 73% 79%
Access to healthy foods 39% 47%

* Data supplied on behalf of state
Note: Blank values reflect unreliable or missing data