Alcona County Health Data
Alcona County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
143
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.5%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 48.9 per 100K
Dentists
19.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.4
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Alcona County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Alcona | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.1% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% | 32.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 29.3% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Alcona | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.0% | 16.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% | 24.5% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Alcona | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.4% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.2% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.8% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Alcona | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.2% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Alcona County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Availability in Alcona County Trails State Benchmarks
Health data brief for Alcona County, Michigan.
Alcona County has 49 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure notably lower than the national median of roughly 70 per 100,000. This provider ratio also sits behind state-level norms. The county reports a life expectancy of 75.1 years, which is shorter than the Michigan average of 76.3 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. Furthermore, 18.5% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, exceeding the national benchmark of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 7.1%, which is higher than the state average of 6.4% but remains lower than the national rate of about 10%. Local data shows 143 mental health providers per 100,000 people, compared to a national median of 250. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Alcona County, Michigan
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Alcona County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.