Delta County Health Data
Delta County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
78/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
82
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
174
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.5%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 81.5 per 100K
Dentists
10.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.4
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 Delta County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Delta | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.0% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 30.6% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Delta | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% | 24.5% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Delta | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.7% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.5% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.3% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Delta | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.3% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.0% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Delta County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Delta County Uninsured Rate Stays Below State Average
Health data brief for Delta County, Michigan.
The uninsured rate in Delta County is 6.3%, placing it just below the Michigan state average of 6.4% and significantly lower than the national rate of 10%. Other data points show that 14.5% of residents report poor or fair health, which is less than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 76.5 years, slightly exceeding the Michigan average of 76.3 years while trailing the national average of 77 years. Regarding clinical care access, Delta County has 82 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is lower, with 174 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. 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.