Emmet County Health Data
Emmet County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
87/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
117
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
460
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.6%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 116.9 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
17.6
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 Emmet County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Emmet | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.7% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 5.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.2% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Emmet | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.3% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.5% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 5.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Emmet | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.9% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 73.0% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 6.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.9% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Emmet | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.0% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 4.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Emmet County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Emmet County Primary Care Provider Ratio Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Emmet County, Michigan.
Emmet County has 117 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is significantly higher than the national median of 70. The county also shows a strong presence of mental health professionals, with 460 providers per 100,000 residents, well above the national median of 250. Life expectancy in Emmet County is 78.7 years, exceeding the Michigan state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 6.5%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 6.4% but lower than the national rate of 10%. Additionally, 12.6% of residents report poor or fair health, lower than the national average of 17%. 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.