Gogebic County Health Data

Gogebic County has a health score of 71/100, rated "Average." It ranks #36 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.

Life expectancy in Gogebic County is 76.6 years. The Michigan state average is 76.3 years, making Gogebic County above the state average.

Gogebic County's health score of 71/100 is above the Michigan average of 69/100. Life expectancy is 76.6 years vs. the state average of 76.3 years. The uninsured rate is 6.1% vs. 6.4% statewide.

Key health factors for Gogebic County include: life expectancy (76.6 years), uninsured rate (6.1%), and primary care physician access (84:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 225:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 71/100 ("Average"), Gogebic County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Michigan. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.6 years. 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Gogebic County's health score of 71/100 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.