Counties with the highest COVID-19 vaccination rate in Maine
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April 20, 2021
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Counties with the highest COVID-19 vaccination rate in Maine
As has been true throughout America’s COVID-19 history, every state—and every county threin—has its own COVID-19 story, driven by local policies and behaviors. The United States as of April 20 had reached 568,439 COVID-19-related deaths and more than 31.8 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins University. Amid the grim numbers come two bright spots: As of Feb. 2, more Americans had been vaccinated for COVID-19 than had been infected; and since then, rolling averages for case counts and deaths have been on the decline.
Stacker compiled a list of the counties with highest COVID-19 vaccination rates in Maine using data from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Counties are ranked by the highest vaccination rate as of April 19, 2021. In Maine, 33.3% of the total population has been fully vaccinated, compared to 25.6% nationwide. Keep reading to see whether your county ranks among the highest COVID-19 vaccination rates in your state.
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#16. Androscoggin County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 24.3% (26,339 fully vaccinated)
--- 27.0% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 67.6% (13,288 fully vaccinated)
--- 14.4% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 57 (62 total deaths)
--- 0.0% less deaths per 100k residents than Maine
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 5,985 (6,480 total cases)
--- 39.8% more cases per 100k residents than Maine
--- 27.0% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 67.6% (13,288 fully vaccinated)
--- 14.4% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 57 (62 total deaths)
--- 0.0% less deaths per 100k residents than Maine
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 5,985 (6,480 total cases)
--- 39.8% more cases per 100k residents than Maine
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#15. Oxford County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 26.4% (15,314 fully vaccinated)
--- 20.7% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 65.6% (8,593 fully vaccinated)
--- 17.0% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 105 (61 total deaths)
--- 84.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Maine
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 5,116 (2,966 total cases)
--- 19.5% more cases per 100k residents than Maine
--- 20.7% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 65.6% (8,593 fully vaccinated)
--- 17.0% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 105 (61 total deaths)
--- 84.2% more deaths per 100k residents than Maine
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 5,116 (2,966 total cases)
--- 19.5% more cases per 100k residents than Maine
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#14. Franklin County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 26.7% (8,068 fully vaccinated)
--- 19.8% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 69.3% (4,751 fully vaccinated)
--- 12.3% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 43 (13 total deaths)
--- 24.6% less deaths per 100k residents than Maine
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 3,782 (1,142 total cases)
--- 11.7% less cases per 100k residents than Maine
--- 19.8% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 69.3% (4,751 fully vaccinated)
--- 12.3% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 43 (13 total deaths)
--- 24.6% less deaths per 100k residents than Maine
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 3,782 (1,142 total cases)
--- 11.7% less cases per 100k residents than Maine
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#13. Somerset County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 28.3% (14,271 fully vaccinated)
--- 15.0% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 70.2% (7,559 fully vaccinated)
--- 11.1% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 57 (29 total deaths)
--- 0.0% less deaths per 100k residents than Maine
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 3,350 (1,691 total cases)
--- 21.7% less cases per 100k residents than Maine
--- 15.0% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 70.2% (7,559 fully vaccinated)
--- 11.1% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 57 (29 total deaths)
--- 0.0% less deaths per 100k residents than Maine
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 3,350 (1,691 total cases)
--- 21.7% less cases per 100k residents than Maine
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#12. Kennebec County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 29.0% (35,454 fully vaccinated)
--- 12.9% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 73.3% (18,423 fully vaccinated)
--- 7.2% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 52 (63 total deaths)
--- 8.8% less deaths per 100k residents than Maine
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 4,201 (5,138 total cases)
--- 1.9% less cases per 100k residents than Maine
--- 12.9% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 73.3% (18,423 fully vaccinated)
--- 7.2% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 52 (63 total deaths)
--- 8.8% less deaths per 100k residents than Maine
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 4,201 (5,138 total cases)
--- 1.9% less cases per 100k residents than Maine
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#11. Waldo County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 31.2% (12,396 fully vaccinated)
--- 6.3% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 75.5% (6,988 fully vaccinated)
--- 4.4% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 48 (19 total deaths)
--- 15.8% less deaths per 100k residents than Maine
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 1,984 (788 total cases)
--- 53.7% less cases per 100k residents than Maine
--- 6.3% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 75.5% (6,988 fully vaccinated)
--- 4.4% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 48 (19 total deaths)
--- 15.8% less deaths per 100k residents than Maine
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 1,984 (788 total cases)
--- 53.7% less cases per 100k residents than Maine
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#10. York County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 31.7% (65,739 fully vaccinated)
--- 4.8% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 77.3% (33,966 fully vaccinated)
--- 2.2% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 62 (128 total deaths)
--- 8.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Maine
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 5,769 (11,979 total cases)
--- 34.8% more cases per 100k residents than Maine
--- 4.8% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 77.3% (33,966 fully vaccinated)
--- 2.2% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 62 (128 total deaths)
--- 8.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Maine
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 5,769 (11,979 total cases)
--- 34.8% more cases per 100k residents than Maine
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#9. Piscataquis County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 31.8% (5,337 fully vaccinated)
--- 4.5% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 66.7% (3,062 fully vaccinated)
--- 15.6% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 24 (4 total deaths)
--- 57.9% less deaths per 100k residents than Maine
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 2,520 (423 total cases)
--- 41.1% less cases per 100k residents than Maine
--- 4.5% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 66.7% (3,062 fully vaccinated)
--- 15.6% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 24 (4 total deaths)
--- 57.9% less deaths per 100k residents than Maine
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 2,520 (423 total cases)
--- 41.1% less cases per 100k residents than Maine
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#8. Penobscot County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 32.5% (49,450 fully vaccinated)
--- 2.4% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 75.8% (22,075 fully vaccinated)
--- 4.1% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 58 (89 total deaths)
--- 1.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Maine
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 3,336 (5,076 total cases)
--- 22.1% less cases per 100k residents than Maine
--- 2.4% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 75.8% (22,075 fully vaccinated)
--- 4.1% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 58 (89 total deaths)
--- 1.8% more deaths per 100k residents than Maine
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 3,336 (5,076 total cases)
--- 22.1% less cases per 100k residents than Maine
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#7. Sagadahoc County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 33.4% (11,978 fully vaccinated)
--- 0.3% higher vaccination rate than Maine
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 83.7% (6,833 fully vaccinated)
--- 5.9% higher vaccination rate than Maine
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 22 (8 total deaths)
--- 61.4% less deaths per 100k residents than Maine
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 3,288 (1,179 total cases)
--- 23.2% less cases per 100k residents than Maine
--- 0.3% higher vaccination rate than Maine
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 83.7% (6,833 fully vaccinated)
--- 5.9% higher vaccination rate than Maine
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 22 (8 total deaths)
--- 61.4% less deaths per 100k residents than Maine
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 3,288 (1,179 total cases)
--- 23.2% less cases per 100k residents than Maine
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#6. Cumberland County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 34.2% (100,854 fully vaccinated)
--- 2.7% higher vaccination rate than Maine
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 84.4% (47,388 fully vaccinated)
--- 6.8% higher vaccination rate than Maine
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 64 (188 total deaths)
--- 12.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Maine
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 5,226 (15,417 total cases)
--- 22.1% more cases per 100k residents than Maine
--- 2.7% higher vaccination rate than Maine
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 84.4% (47,388 fully vaccinated)
--- 6.8% higher vaccination rate than Maine
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 64 (188 total deaths)
--- 12.3% more deaths per 100k residents than Maine
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 5,226 (15,417 total cases)
--- 22.1% more cases per 100k residents than Maine
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#5. Aroostook County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 35.2% (23,619 fully vaccinated)
--- 5.7% higher vaccination rate than Maine
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 73.2% (12,237 fully vaccinated)
--- 7.3% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 67 (45 total deaths)
--- 17.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Maine
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 2,328 (1,561 total cases)
--- 45.6% less cases per 100k residents than Maine
--- 5.7% higher vaccination rate than Maine
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 73.2% (12,237 fully vaccinated)
--- 7.3% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 67 (45 total deaths)
--- 17.5% more deaths per 100k residents than Maine
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 2,328 (1,561 total cases)
--- 45.6% less cases per 100k residents than Maine
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#4. Lincoln County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 35.5% (12,312 fully vaccinated)
--- 6.6% higher vaccination rate than Maine
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 82.0% (8,010 fully vaccinated)
--- 3.8% higher vaccination rate than Maine
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 6 (2 total deaths)
--- 89.5% less deaths per 100k residents than Maine
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 2,258 (782 total cases)
--- 47.3% less cases per 100k residents than Maine
--- 6.6% higher vaccination rate than Maine
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 82.0% (8,010 fully vaccinated)
--- 3.8% higher vaccination rate than Maine
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 6 (2 total deaths)
--- 89.5% less deaths per 100k residents than Maine
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 2,258 (782 total cases)
--- 47.3% less cases per 100k residents than Maine
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#3. Hancock County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 36.1% (19,823 fully vaccinated)
--- 8.4% higher vaccination rate than Maine
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 78.8% (10,947 fully vaccinated)
--- 0.3% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 65 (36 total deaths)
--- 14.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Maine
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 2,184 (1,201 total cases)
--- 49.0% less cases per 100k residents than Maine
--- 8.4% higher vaccination rate than Maine
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 78.8% (10,947 fully vaccinated)
--- 0.3% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 65 (36 total deaths)
--- 14.0% more deaths per 100k residents than Maine
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 2,184 (1,201 total cases)
--- 49.0% less cases per 100k residents than Maine
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#2. Knox County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 38.0% (15,101 fully vaccinated)
--- 14.1% higher vaccination rate than Maine
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 82.4% (8,538 fully vaccinated)
--- 4.3% higher vaccination rate than Maine
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 13 (5 total deaths)
--- 77.2% less deaths per 100k residents than Maine
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 2,291 (911 total cases)
--- 46.5% less cases per 100k residents than Maine
--- 14.1% higher vaccination rate than Maine
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 82.4% (8,538 fully vaccinated)
--- 4.3% higher vaccination rate than Maine
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 13 (5 total deaths)
--- 77.2% less deaths per 100k residents than Maine
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 2,291 (911 total cases)
--- 46.5% less cases per 100k residents than Maine
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#1. Washington County
- Population that is fully vaccinated: 40.3% (12,643 fully vaccinated)
--- 21.0% higher vaccination rate than Maine
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 78.0% (6,080 fully vaccinated)
--- 1.3% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 48 (15 total deaths)
--- 15.8% less deaths per 100k residents than Maine
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 2,578 (809 total cases)
--- 39.8% less cases per 100k residents than Maine
--- 21.0% higher vaccination rate than Maine
- Population over 65 that is fully vaccinated: 78.0% (6,080 fully vaccinated)
--- 1.3% lower vaccination rate than Maine
- Cumulative deaths per 100k: 48 (15 total deaths)
--- 15.8% less deaths per 100k residents than Maine
- Cumulative cases per 100k: 2,578 (809 total cases)
--- 39.8% less cases per 100k residents than Maine
