Alger County Health Data
Alger County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
79/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.9 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
79
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
91
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.9%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
56.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 79.4 per 100K
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 Alger County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Alger | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.6% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.2% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Alger | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.7% | 16.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Alger | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.9% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.4% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.6% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Alger | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.9% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Alger County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Access in Alger County
Health data brief for Alger County, Michigan.
Alger County has 91 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly fewer than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In contrast, other health metrics in the county align more closely with state and national figures. The local life expectancy is 78.9 years, which is longer than the Michigan average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 16.9% of adults report poor or fair health, matching the national rate of 17%. The county's uninsured rate is 6.0%, which is lower than the Michigan average of 6.4% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, there are 79 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, slightly higher than the national median of 70. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.