Chippewa County Health Data
Chippewa County, Michigan
Health Score
64/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.2 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
71
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
450
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Chippewa County, Michigan
Chippewa's life expectancy edges above the curve
At 77.2 years, Chippewa County residents live nearly a year longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years, a meaningful advantage in longevity. However, 18.8% report poor or fair health—slightly above the national average of 17.5%—suggesting that extra years don't guarantee robust daily health.
One year ahead of Michigan
Chippewa ranks above Michigan's state average life expectancy of 76.3 years, placing it in the stronger half of Michigan counties. The uninsured rate of 7.5% exceeds the state average of 6.4%, indicating some residents still lack coverage despite relatively good longevity outcomes.
Outpacing most regional peers
Chippewa's 77.2-year life expectancy beats nearby Clare County (73.7 years) by 3.5 years and exceeds Crawford County (76.6 years). Its mental health provider density of 450 per 100K is particularly strong—far above Crawford's 192 and nearly double Clare's 125.
Provider access holds steady
With 71 primary care providers per 100K population, Chippewa has better-than-average access to basic care, though specialist availability remains a consideration. At 7.5% uninsured, roughly 1 in 13 residents lack health coverage, creating gaps in preventive and emergency care.
Make sure you're covered
If you're among Chippewa's 7.5% uninsured residents, now is the time to explore options through Michigan's health insurance marketplace or Medicaid. Having coverage improves access to preventive care that keeps you healthier longer.
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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.