Allegan County Health Data
Allegan County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
80/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
108
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.7%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 20.7 per 100K
Dentists
4.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
1.7
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 Allegan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Allegan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.9% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Allegan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.0% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Allegan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.1% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.2% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.0% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Allegan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.6% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Allegan County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Allegan County Records Low Ratio of Primary Care Doctors
Health data brief for Allegan County, Michigan.
Allegan County records 21 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, one of the lower ratios in the region compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 108 per 100,000, which is also lower than the national median of 250. Despite these provider figures, the county reports an uninsured rate of 5.7%, lower than the Michigan average of 6.4% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in Allegan County is 77.5 years, slightly higher than the state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. About 15.7% of adults report poor or fair health, which is better than the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.