Baraga County Health Data

Baraga County, Michigan

Health Score

62/100

Average

Life Expectancy

74.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.6%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

74.9 yr

State avg 76.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.6%

State avg 6.4%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

73

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

169

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Baraga County, Michigan

Life expectancy substantially below national

Baraga residents live to 74.9 years, more than 5 years shorter than the U.S. average of 80.1 years. With 17.7% reporting poor or fair health, the county ranks among Michigan's most challenged on major health indicators.

Among state's lowest life expectancy

At 74.9 years, Baraga's life expectancy falls 1.4 years below Michigan's state average of 76.3 years. The county ranks in the lower tier of Michigan's health outcomes.

Trailing regional peer counties

Baraga's 74.9-year life expectancy lags Alger County (78.9 years), Antrim County (78.8 years), and Allegan County (77.5 years). Its 6.6% uninsured rate also exceeds the state average of 6.4%.

Mixed provider landscape

Baraga provides 73 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, approaching the national standard of 75 per 100,000. However, 6.6% uninsured and 169 mental health providers per 100,000 indicate room for improvement in coverage and behavioral health capacity.

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Baraga's health gaps underscore the importance of health insurance in accessing preventive care; uninsured residents face higher risk. Check healthcare.gov for affordable coverage options and discover programs designed for your circumstances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Baraga County, MI?
Baraga County has a health score of 62/100, rated "Average." It ranks #56 out of 83 counties in Michigan (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Baraga County?
Life expectancy in Baraga County is 74.9 years. The Michigan state average is 76.3 years, making Baraga County below the state average.
How does Baraga County health compare to the Michigan average?
Baraga County's health score of 62/100 is below the Michigan average of 69/100. Life expectancy is 74.9 years vs. the state average of 76.3 years. The uninsured rate is 6.6% vs. 6.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Baraga County?
Key health factors for Baraga County include: life expectancy (74.9 years), uninsured rate (6.6%), and primary care physician access (73:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 169:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Baraga County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 62/100 ("Average"), Baraga County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Michigan. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.9 years. 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Baraga County?
Baraga County's health score of 62/100 is below the Michigan average of 69/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.