Houghton County Health Data
Houghton County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
80/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
70
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
231
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.1%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 69.7 per 100K
Dentists
2.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.7
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 Houghton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Houghton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.9% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.0% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Houghton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.4% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Houghton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.4% | 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) | 73.6% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Houghton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.9% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 3.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Houghton County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Houghton County Life Expectancy Higher Than Michigan State Average
Health data brief for Houghton County, Michigan.
Life expectancy in Houghton County is 77.6 years, a figure that surpasses both the Michigan state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. This outcome is supported by several other indicators that trend favorably against state norms. For instance, the percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health is 15.1%, which is lower than the 17% national average. The county’s primary care provider ratio is 70 per 100,000 residents, matching the national median. Mental health provider availability stands at 231 per 100,000 residents, slightly below the national median of 250. Additionally, the uninsured rate is 6.3%, which is lower than the state average of 6.4% and significantly lower than the national average of 10%. All data is sourced from the CDC and NPPES. 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.