Arenac County Health Data
Arenac County, Michigan
Health Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.9 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
192
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Arenac County, Michigan
Significant life expectancy gap
Arenac residents live to only 73.9 years—6.2 years shorter than the U.S. average of 80.1 years. With 18.2% reporting poor or fair health, the county faces one of Michigan's most challenging health profiles.
Lowest life expectancy in state
At 73.9 years, Arenac's life expectancy trails Michigan's state average of 76.3 years by 2.4 years, placing it among the state's lowest. The county ranks in the bottom tier of Michigan's 83 counties for longevity.
Significantly behind peer counties
Arenac's 73.9-year life expectancy lags all nearby counties, including Alcona (75.1 years), Baraga (74.9 years), and Alpena (77.0 years). The county faces cumulative health disparities requiring targeted intervention.
Limited primary care and coverage
Arenac has only 40 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—well below the national standard of 75 per 100,000. With 6.5% uninsured and 192 mental health providers per 100,000, the county struggles with primary care access despite mental health capacity.
Healthcare access is critical now
With Arenac facing the state's lowest life expectancy, ensuring coverage is urgent; uninsured residents delay preventive care that could save lives. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE today to explore affordable plans and subsidies.
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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.