Community

Physical Wellness0.4

Consistently, about 2/3 of Maine adults are overweight or obese.

Safety-2

Maine’s crime rate fell 2% in 2021.

Transportation1

In 2022, 67% of Maine roadways were rated good or fair.

Health Insurance Coverage1.2

Maine’s health insurance coverage is stable and above the U.S. average.

Mental & Behavioral Health0.4

In 2020-2021, the percentage of children with a mental and/or behavioral condition rose 0.4%.

Food Security-2

In 2019-2021, the share of Mainers experiencing food insecurity fell about 2 percentage points.

Internet Connectivity8

In 2023, 86% of Maine locations have either average or broadband internet, up 8%.

Housing Affordability

Housing affordability appears to have dropped in 2022, but precise data are not currently available.