Penobscot County
MaineFIPS 23019
Pop. 152,1996 HospitalsSVI 0.44RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Penobscot County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 8.8% | 8.4% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 38.8% | 33.9% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 8.8% | 9.3% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 13.6 | 9.1 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,048.752 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
194
Primary Care Physicians
124.9 per 100k
609
NPs & PAs
392.1 per 100k
137
Dentists
670
Hospital Beds
4.3 per 1,000
$10,029.75
Medicare Per Capita
1670.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Penobscot County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.2% | — | |
| Obesity | 38.7% | — | |
| Depression | 29.1% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | — | |
| COPD | 9.4% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 16.7% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.1% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.8% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.1% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 22.1% | — | |
| Disability | 35.5% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 27.3% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% | — | |
| Uninsured | 8.6% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.44
Socioeconomic Status0.40
Household Composition & Disability0.14
Minority Status & Language0.19
Housing Type & Transportation0.87
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Penobscot County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center | Bangor | 100 | |
| Millinocket Regional Hospital | Millinocket | 25 | CAH |
| Northern Light Acadia Hospital | Bangor | 100 | |
| Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center | Bangor | 411 | |
| Penobscot Valley Hospital | Lincoln | 25 | CAH |
| St Joseph Hospital | Bangor | 112 |
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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.