Arenac County Health Data
Arenac County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.2%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.1 per 100K
Dentists
6.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.6
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 Arenac County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Arenac | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.4% | 38.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.0% | 32.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 29.7% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Arenac | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.4% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Arenac | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.6% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.3% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.2% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Arenac | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.8% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.5% | 34.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Arenac County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Arenac County Life Expectancy Below State and National Figures
Health data brief for Arenac County, Michigan.
Arenac County reports a life expectancy of 73.9 years, which is shorter than the Michigan average of 76.3 years and over three years below the national average of 77 years. The county also sees 18.2% of its adult population reporting poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Access to care includes 40 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, below the national median of 70, and 192 mental health providers per 100,000, below the national median of 250. The uninsured rate in the county is 6.5%, slightly higher than the Michigan average of 6.4% but lower than 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.