Cheboygan County Health Data
Cheboygan County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
61/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
54
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
142
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.4%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
42.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 54.4 per 100K
Dentists
3.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.3
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 Cheboygan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cheboygan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.0% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% | 32.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 29.3% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cheboygan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.5% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% | 24.5% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cheboygan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.4% | 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) | 72.2% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cheboygan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.0% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cheboygan County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Cheboygan County Uninsured Rate Higher Than Michigan Average
Health data brief for Cheboygan County, Michigan.
Cheboygan County has an uninsured rate of 7.5%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 6.4% but lower than the national average of 10%. The life expectancy in the county is 75.4 years, compared to a state average of 76.3 years and a national average of 77 years. Clinical data shows there are 54 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 142 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. Additionally, 17.4% of adults in Cheboygan County report being in poor or fair health, slightly higher than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Cheboygan County, Michigan
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Cheboygan County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.