Charlevoix County Health Data
Charlevoix County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
79/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.0 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
84
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
321
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.9%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 84.3 per 100K
Dentists
11.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.8
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 Charlevoix County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Charlevoix | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.1% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Charlevoix | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.7% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.1% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Charlevoix | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.5% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.3% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.9% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Charlevoix | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.5% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Charlevoix County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Charlevoix County Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Charlevoix County, Michigan.
Residents of Charlevoix County have a life expectancy of 78.0 years, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 6.2%, which is lower than the state average of 6.4% and the national average of 10%. Charlevoix County has 84 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, higher than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 321 per 100,000 residents, higher than the national median of 250. Furthermore, 15.9% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. 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.