Hillsdale County Health Data
Hillsdale County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
64/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
176
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.6%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 19.8 per 100K
Dentists
4.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.0
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 Hillsdale County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hillsdale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.8% | 38.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.4% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 31.0% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hillsdale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.6% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hillsdale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.0% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.2% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.8% | 75.0% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hillsdale | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.0% | 34.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hillsdale County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Availability Limited in Hillsdale County
Health data brief for Hillsdale County, Michigan.
Hillsdale County records 20 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county's mental health provider ratio also trails national norms at 176 per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. Health status reports show that 17.6% of adults in the county describe their health as poor or fair, a rate that is higher than the 17% national average. Life expectancy is 75.3 years, which is one year lower than the Michigan state average of 76.3 years and nearly two years lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 6.6%, which is slightly above the state average of 6.4% but remains below 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.