Alcona County Health Data
Alcona County, Michigan
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Alcona County, Michigan
Life expectancy lags national average
Alcona residents live to an average of 75.1 years, about 5 years shorter than the U.S. average of 80.1 years. With 18.5% of the population reporting poor or fair health, the county faces persistent health challenges that affect quality of life.
Below Michigan's health outcomes
At 75.1 years, Alcona's life expectancy falls short of Michigan's state average of 76.3 years. This gap reflects broader health disparities that place the county in the lower tier of Michigan's 83 counties.
Healthier than nearby counties
Alcona's 75.1-year life expectancy exceeds Arenac County (73.9 years) and Baraga County (74.9 years), though it trails Antrim County (78.8 years) and Alger County (78.9 years). The county's 7.1% uninsured rate is slightly higher than the state average of 6.4%.
Primary care access is limited
Alcona has 49 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—below the national benchmark of 75 per 100,000. With 7.1% uninsured and mental health support at 143 providers per 100,000, residents face gaps in accessing routine preventive care.
Coverage options available now
If you're among the 7.1% uninsured in Alcona, federal and state health plans offer affordable coverage through the Michigan Health Insurance Marketplace. Visit healthcare.gov or your county health department to explore plans and potential subsidies today.
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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.