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.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Cheboygan County, MI?
Cheboygan County has a health score of 61/100, rated "Average." It ranks #58 out of 83 counties in Michigan (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Cheboygan County?
Life expectancy in Cheboygan County is 75.4 years. The Michigan state average is 76.3 years, making Cheboygan County below the state average.
How does Cheboygan County health compare to the Michigan average?
Cheboygan County's health score of 61/100 is below the Michigan average of 69/100. Life expectancy is 75.4 years vs. the state average of 76.3 years. The uninsured rate is 7.5% vs. 6.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Cheboygan County?
Key health factors for Cheboygan County include: life expectancy (75.4 years), uninsured rate (7.5%), and primary care physician access (54:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 142:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Cheboygan County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 61/100 ("Average"), Cheboygan County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Michigan. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.4 years. 7.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Cheboygan County?
Cheboygan County's health score of 61/100 is below the Michigan average of 69/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.