Gladwin County Health Data
Gladwin County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
16
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
151
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.8%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 15.7 per 100K
Dentists
7.8
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 Gladwin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Gladwin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.3% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 29.6% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Gladwin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.8% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Gladwin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.2% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.1% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.6% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Gladwin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.9% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.7% | 34.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Gladwin County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Gladwin County Records Low Density of Primary Care Providers
Health data brief for Gladwin County, Michigan.
Gladwin County records a primary care provider ratio of 16 per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This clinical care metric is accompanied by a mental health provider ratio of 151 per 100,000 residents, which also tracks lower than the national median of 250. Regarding health outcomes, life expectancy in the county is 74.0 years, trailing the Michigan state average of 76.3 years and the national benchmark of approximately 77 years. The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health stands at 16.8%, aligning closely with the 17% national average. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates an uninsured rate of 7.7% for the county, which is higher than the state average of 6.4% but lower than the national average of 10%. 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.