Cheboygan County Health Data
Cheboygan County, Michigan
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Cheboygan County, Michigan
Cheboygan's health trails national benchmarks
Cheboygan County's life expectancy of 75.4 years falls 3.5 years behind the U.S. average of 78.9 years, reflecting sustained health disadvantages. One in six residents (17.4%) report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 15% and indicating elevated chronic disease burden.
Cheboygan lags Michigan's health average
Cheboygan County's life expectancy of 75.4 years trails Michigan's average of 76.3 years by 0.9 years, while its 17.4% poor/fair health rate exceeds the state average. The county's 7.5% uninsured rate ranks among Michigan's highest, outpacing the state average of 6.4% and indicating coverage access barriers.
Cheboygan faces multiple health challenges
Cheboygan's 75.4-year life expectancy falls below Branch (76.1) and Cass (76.1), while trailing Charlevoix by 2.6 years—a substantial disadvantage. With 54 primary care providers per 100K, Cheboygan offers moderate access, but the 7.5% uninsured rate (highest in this group) suggests financial barriers compound access problems.
Coverage gaps limit healthcare engagement
Cheboygan County has 54 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, offering moderate capacity, but 7.5% uninsured rate—the highest among these eight counties—leaves roughly 2,100 residents without reliable health access. Mental health capacity at 142 per 100K trails stronger peers, limiting behavioral health options.
Secure health coverage immediately
Cheboygan's 7.5% uninsured rate is among Michigan's highest, leaving thousands vulnerable to health crises and delays in care. Visit healthcare.gov or contact Cheboygan Area School District Health Services to explore Medicaid, subsidized marketplace plans, and local health centers offering affordable care now.
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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.