Alpena County Health Data
Alpena County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
71/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
76
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
422
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.8%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
51.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 76.1 per 100K
Dentists
6.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.3
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 Alpena County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Alpena | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.3% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 30.2% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Alpena | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.4% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Alpena | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.5% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.4% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.1% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Alpena | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.6% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.0% | 34.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Alpena County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
High Concentration of Mental Health Specialists in Alpena County
Health data brief for Alpena County, Michigan.
Alpena County has 422 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also exceeds the national median for primary care access, with 76 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the 70 per 100,000 national standard. The life expectancy in the county is 77.0 years, matching the national average and sitting above the Michigan average of 76.3 years. About 17.8% of adults report being in poor or fair health, slightly higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Alpena County is 6.2%, which is lower than both the state average of 6.4% and the national average of 10%. 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.