Gogebic County Health Data
Gogebic County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
71/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
84
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
225
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.3%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 83.6 per 100K
Dentists
7.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.9
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 Gogebic County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Gogebic | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 29.0% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Gogebic | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.5% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Gogebic | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.7% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.1% | 66.2% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.4% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Gogebic | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.6% | 34.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Gogebic County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Gogebic County Uninsured Rate Remains Lower Than Michigan Average
Health data brief for Gogebic County, Michigan.
In Gogebic County, the uninsured rate is 6.1%, positioning it below the Michigan state average of 6.4% and well under the 10% national average. Life expectancy in the county is 76.6 years, which is slightly higher than the state average of 76.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Clinical data shows 84 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that exceeds the national median of 70 per 100,000. However, the mental health provider ratio is 225 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health is 17.3%, marginally higher than the 17% national average. These figures are derived from administrative records and survey data. 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.