Delta County Health Data

Delta County, Michigan

CDC County Health Rankings

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

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

MeasureDeltaState avgNational avgVs state
Obesity40.0%38.0%37.6%2.0 pts worse than state
Diabetes10.0%10.1%11.2%near state average
High Blood Pressure31.6%32.5%33.5%0.9 pts better than state
Depression30.6%28.4%24.1%2.2 pts worse than state

Health-risk behaviors

MeasureDeltaState avgNational avgVs state
Current Cigarette Smoking17.2%16.5%16.3%0.7 pts worse than state
Binge Drinking18.1%18.4%17.8%near state average
Physical Inactivity24.3%24.5%27.0%near state average

Preventive-care uptake

MeasureDeltaState avgNational avgVs state
Annual Routine Checkup76.7%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

MeasureDeltaState avgNational avgVs state
Frequent Mental Distress20.3%19.5%18.6%0.8 pts worse than state
Short Sleep Duration31.0%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.

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorPublished Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor
Lead metric:Uninsured rate

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.

Get Care in Delta County, Michigan

Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.

Osf St Francis Hospital and Medical Group

ER
4/5
(906) 786-3311
3401 Ludington St, Escanaba, MI 49829
Critical Access HospitalsVoluntary non-profit - Church

Sources: Hospital data: CMS Care Compare. Quality ratings: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Community health center directory: HRSA. Last reviewed 2026-05-14.

Information is for general guidance only and is not medical advice. Always call ahead to confirm services, hours, and insurance accepted. In a medical emergency, dial 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Delta County, MI?
Delta County has a health score of 78/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #24 out of 83 counties in Michigan (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Delta County?
Life expectancy in Delta County is 76.5 years. The Michigan state average is 76.3 years, making Delta County above the state average.
How does Delta County health compare to the Michigan average?
Delta County's health score of 78/100 is above the Michigan average of 69/100. Life expectancy is 76.5 years vs. the state average of 76.3 years. The uninsured rate is 6.3% vs. 6.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Delta County?
Key health factors for Delta County include: life expectancy (76.5 years), uninsured rate (6.3%), and primary care physician access (82:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 174:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Delta County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 78/100 ("Excellent"), Delta County is one of the healthier counties in Michigan. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.5 years. 6.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Delta County healthier than the Michigan average?
Delta County's health score of 78/100 exceeds the Michigan average of 69/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

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.