Aroostook County
MaineFIPS 23003
Pop. 67,1054 HospitalsSVI 0.65RUCC 7 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Aroostook County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.0% | 8.4% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 41.7% | 33.9% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 10.4% | 9.3% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 11.2 | 9.1 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,576.075 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
68
Primary Care Physicians
101.0 per 100k
154
NPs & PAs
228.7 per 100k
44
Dentists
272
Hospital Beds
4.0 per 1,000
$10,290.7
Medicare Per Capita
1422.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Aroostook County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 14.8% | — | |
| Obesity | 40.0% | — | |
| Depression | 25.7% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | — | |
| COPD | 11.2% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 18.1% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 9.5% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.6% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 43.4% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 23.8% | — | |
| Disability | 38.6% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 32.0% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 12.8% | — | |
| Uninsured | 9.1% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.65
Socioeconomic Status0.64
Household Composition & Disability0.68
Minority Status & Language0.14
Housing Type & Transportation0.77
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Aroostook County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cary Medical Center | Caribou | 65 | Rural |
| Houlton Regional Hospital | Houlton | 25 | CAHRural |
| Northern Light a R Gould Hospital | Presque Isle | 89 | Rural |
| Northern Maine Medical Center | Fort Kent | 25 | CAHRural |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.