Clinton County Health Data
Clinton County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
96/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.9 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.4%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
148
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
11.9%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
3.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 30.2 per 100K
Dentists
13.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.5
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 Clinton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clinton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 28.1% | 28.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clinton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.0% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.6% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clinton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.5% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 74.0% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 7.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.5% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clinton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.0% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 4.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clinton 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
Clinton County Life Expectancy Reaches Nearly Eighty Years
Health data brief for Clinton County, Michigan.
Residents of Clinton County have a life expectancy of 79.9 years, which is higher than both the Michigan state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. This longevity coincides with an uninsured rate of 4.4%, a figure lower than the state's 6.4% and well below the national 10% average. In terms of reported health status, 11.9% of residents report poor or fair health, which is less than the national benchmark of 17%. However, clinical provider availability shows different trends; there are 30 primary care providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 70, and 148 mental health providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 250. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Clinton County, Michigan
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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.