Calhoun County Health Data
Calhoun County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
55/100
Average
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
402
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.9%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 57.5 per 100K
Dentists
13.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.7
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 Calhoun County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.5% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.9% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.9% | 28.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.0% | 16.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.9% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.9% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.2% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.5% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Calhoun County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Calhoun County Residents Report Poor Health Above National Rate
Health data brief for Calhoun County, Michigan.
Approximately 18.9% of adults in Calhoun County report being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy is 73.6 years, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. In clinical services, the county has 402 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is 58 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. The uninsured rate is 6.2%, which is lower than the state average of 6.4% and the national average of 10%. 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.