Crawford County Health Data
Crawford County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
70/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
76
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
192
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.8%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
30.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 75.7 per 100K
Dentists
15.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
37.7
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 Crawford County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Crawford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.5% | 32.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 30.2% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Crawford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.2% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Crawford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.4% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.1% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.1% | 75.0% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Crawford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.6% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.2% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Crawford County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Numbers Trail National Median in Crawford
Health data brief for Crawford County, Michigan.
Crawford County has 192 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that trails the national median of 250. Clinical access for primary care is higher, with 76 providers per 100,000 people, exceeding the national median of 70. In terms of health coverage, 6.1% of residents are uninsured, which is lower than both the state average of 6.4% and the national average of 10%. Approximately 17.8% of adults in Crawford County report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county's life expectancy is 76.6 years, which is slightly higher than the Michigan state average of 76.3 years but just below the national average of 77 years. 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.