Gratiot County Health Data
Gratiot County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
77/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
235
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.0%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 48.1 per 100K
Dentists
16.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.2
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 Gratiot County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Gratiot | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% | 38.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.3% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Gratiot | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.4% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Gratiot | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.1% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.9% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.5% | 75.0% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Gratiot | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.2% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Gratiot 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
Gratiot County Uninsured Rate Half the National Average
Health data brief for Gratiot County, Michigan.
Gratiot County maintains an uninsured rate of 5.1%, which is roughly half the 10% national average and lower than the Michigan state average of 6.4%. This metric is a standout data point for the region. Life expectancy in the county is 75.5 years, which tracks below the state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. In terms of provider availability, the county has 48 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio lower than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 235 per 100,000 residents, slightly below the national median of 250. Self-reported health status indicates that 15.0% of the population is in poor or fair health, which is better than the 17% national average. 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.