Branch County Health Data
Branch County, Michigan
Health Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
179
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Branch County, Michigan
Branch County faces elevated health risks
Branch County's life expectancy of 76.1 years trails the U.S. average of 78.9 years by 2.8 years, signaling persistent health challenges. Nearly one in five residents (18.5%) report poor or fair health—above both the national average of 15% and Michigan's average—indicating high rates of chronic disease and preventable health conditions.
Branch ranks among Michigan's sicker counties
Branch County's life expectancy of 76.1 years sits just below Michigan's average of 76.3 years, but its 18.5% poor/fair health rate significantly exceeds the state average. The county's 8.2% uninsured rate stands as one of Michigan's highest, outpacing the state average of 6.4% by 1.8 percentage points.
Branch lags across most health measures
Branch's 18.5% poor/fair health rate substantially exceeds peers like Cass (16.3%) and Charlevoix (15.9%), pointing to concentrated health disadvantages. With only 36 primary care providers per 100K—half Berrien's capacity—Branch residents face significant barriers to preventive and routine care.
Access barriers compound health challenges
Branch County has just 36 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, limiting routine check-ups and early disease detection across the county. Mental health capacity at 179 per 100K, combined with elevated uninsured rates (8.2%), creates compounding barriers to both physical and behavioral health care.
Prioritize health coverage now
Branch County's 8.2% uninsured rate—among Michigan's highest—leaves roughly 4,000 residents without stable health access. Visit healthcare.gov immediately to explore Medicaid expansion, subsidized marketplace plans, and local health centers offering affordable care regardless of insurance status.
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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.