Cass County Health Data
Cass County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
69/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.1 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
21
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
107
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.3%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 21.4 per 100K
Dentists
5.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.7
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 Cass County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% | 32.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 28.6% | 28.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 16.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% | 24.5% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.0% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.0% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.7% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.8% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cass County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Cass County Primary Care Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Cass County, Michigan.
Cass County reports 21 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is also lower than the national median of 250, standing at 107 per 100,000 residents. The county's life expectancy is 76.1 years, compared to the Michigan state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Data shows an uninsured rate of 6.9%, which is higher than the state average of 6.4% but lower than the national average of 10%. About 16.3% of adults in Cass County report poor or fair health, compared to 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.