Benzie County Health Data
Benzie County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
78/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
179
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.6%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 60.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.5
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 Benzie County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Benzie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.4% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 28.4% | 28.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Benzie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.1% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.1% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Benzie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.4% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 70.1% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.1% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Benzie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.6% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Benzie 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
Life Expectancy in Benzie County Exceeds Michigan State Average
Health data brief for Benzie County, Michigan.
Benzie County reports a life expectancy of 77.1 years, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 76.3 years and slightly above the national average of 77 years. The county’s uninsured rate is 6.8%, compared to the state average of 6.4% and the national average of 10%. Clinical data shows 60 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. There are 179 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 250. Furthermore, 14.6% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
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.