Dickinson County Health Data
Dickinson County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
83/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
74
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
389
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.5%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 73.7 per 100K
Dentists
34.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.9
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 Dickinson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dickinson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.1% | 38.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 29.7% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dickinson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dickinson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.7% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.5% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.5% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dickinson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.7% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dickinson County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
High Mental Health Provider Availability in Dickinson County
Health data brief for Dickinson County, Michigan.
Dickinson County features 389 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, significantly exceeding the national median of 250 per 100,000. In addition to this provider data, the county reports an uninsured rate of 5.1%, which is lower than Michigan's 6.4% average and about half of the national average of 10%. Residents report a life expectancy of 76.8 years, slightly higher than the state average of 76.3 but below the national average of 77 years. About 14.5% of the population describes their health as poor or fair, which is less than the national figure of 17%. There are 74 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, just above the national median of 70. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Dickinson 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.