Delta County Health Data
Delta County, Michigan
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Delta County, Michigan
Delta matches U.S. life expectancy targets
At 76.5 years, Delta County aligns nearly perfectly with the U.S. average of 76.4 years, though 14.5% report poor or fair health—below the national average of 17.5%. Delta's residents enjoy better daily health than the national typical.
Slightly above Michigan baseline
Delta's 76.5-year life expectancy edges above Michigan's state average of 76.3 years, and its 6.3% uninsured rate is nearly identical to the state average of 6.4%. Delta performs solidly by Michigan standards on both measures.
Balanced health profile in Upper Peninsula
Delta's 76.5-year life expectancy sits between Crawford (76.6) and Dickinson (76.8), reflecting consistent health outcomes across the Upper Peninsula region. With 82 primary care providers per 100K, Delta has strong primary care access, ranking above most regional peers.
Strong primary care, competitive coverage
Delta's 82 primary care providers per 100K puts it well ahead of state supply levels, ensuring residents can access basic care relatively easily. At 6.3% uninsured—nearly matching the state average—most Delta residents have health insurance coverage.
Delta's coverage is nearly universal
With 6.3% uninsured, Delta has strong health insurance participation—but if you're in that small gap, now's the time to act. Explore Michigan's marketplace or local Medicaid eligibility to join your neighbors in covered care.
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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.