Berrien County Health Data
Berrien County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
80
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
317
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.1%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 79.7 per 100K
Dentists
7.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.2
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 Berrien County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Berrien | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.7% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.1% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Berrien | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.5% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Berrien | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.1% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.3% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.6% | 75.0% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Berrien | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.0% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Berrien County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Berrien County Mental Health Provider Ratio Surpasses National Median
Health data brief for Berrien County, Michigan.
In Berrien County, there are 317 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county has a life expectancy of 76.0 years, which compares to the Michigan average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 6.9%, higher than the state average of 6.4% but lower than the national average of 10%. Berrien County has 80 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. Data also indicates that 17.1% of adults report being in poor or fair health, mirroring the national average. 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.