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.
Strengthen coverage and care
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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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.