Grand Traverse County Health Data
Grand Traverse County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
90/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
133
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
567
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.6%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
3.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 132.5 per 100K
Dentists
3.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.4
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 Grand Traverse County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Grand Traverse | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.0% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Grand Traverse | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.2% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.0% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Grand Traverse | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.8% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 73.2% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 7.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.7% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Grand Traverse | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.1% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Grand Traverse 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
Grand Traverse County High Concentration of Mental Health Providers
Health data brief for Grand Traverse County, Michigan.
Grand Traverse County records 567 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a concentration more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. This distinctive availability of specialty care is paired with a primary care provider ratio of 133 per 100,000, which is nearly twice the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 78.7 years, exceeding both the Michigan state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 12.6% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate lower than the 17% national average. The county also maintains a lower uninsured rate of 5.7% compared to the state average of 6.4% and the national average of 10%. These statistics provide a snapshot of health infrastructure and outcomes within the region. 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.