Clare County Health Data
Clare County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
48/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
125
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.7%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
3.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 29.0 per 100K
Dentists
6.4
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 Clare County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clare | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.1% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.4% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 30.4% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clare | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.0% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.8% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clare | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.2% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.6% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.5% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clare | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.8% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.9% | 34.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clare 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
Clare County Primary Care Ratio Lags National Median
Health data brief for Clare County, Michigan.
In Clare County, there are 29 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents. This concentration is considerably lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000 people and falls behind many other Michigan counties. Data also indicates that 18.7% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The life expectancy in Clare County is 73.7 years, which is shorter than the Michigan state average of 76.3 years and the national figure of 77 years. For mental health services, the county has 125 providers per 100,000 residents, which is half the national median of 250. Meanwhile, the uninsured rate is 8.3%, exceeding the state average of 6.4% but remaining below the national 10% mark. Explore state-level data.
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.