Chippewa County Health Data
Chippewa County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.8%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
43.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 70.6 per 100K
Dentists
2.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
32.9
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 Chippewa County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Chippewa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.4% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.6% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.4% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Chippewa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.6% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Chippewa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.9% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.7% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.6% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Chippewa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.5% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Chippewa County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
High Mental Health Provider Ratio Noted in Chippewa County
Health data brief for Chippewa County, Michigan.
Chippewa County maintains a ratio of 450 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This provider density also sits well above various other regions in Michigan. Other health indicators show that 18.8% of residents report poor or fair health, which is more than the national benchmark of 17%. The county's life expectancy stands at 77.2 years, which is longer than the state average of 76.3 years and comparable to the national average of 77 years. Additionally, the uninsured rate is 7.5%, which is higher than the Michigan average of 6.4% but lower than the national rate of 10%. There are 71 primary care providers per 100,000 people, roughly aligning with the national median of 70. 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.