Huron County Health Data
Huron County, Michigan
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025Health Score
69/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
58
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
158
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.8%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
54.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 57.6 per 100K
Dentists
6.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.8
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 Huron County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Huron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% | 32.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 29.0% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Huron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.5% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Huron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.7% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.1% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.2% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Huron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.4% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Huron County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Source vintage: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years.
Data Story
Huron County Mental Health Provider Ratio Lower Than National Median
Health data brief for Huron County, Michigan.
By HealthByCounty Editorial Team
Page revised
Huron County has a mental health provider ratio of 158 per 100,000 residents, which is considerably lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Other provider metrics show 58 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, also trailing the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 76.6 years, slightly exceeding the Michigan state average of 76.3 years but falling short of the national average of 77 years. The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health is 16.8%, which is comparable to the 17% national average. Census data shows an uninsured rate of 7.0%, a figure that is higher than the Michigan state average of 6.4% but lower than the national average of 10%. These metrics summarize health resource distribution and population outcomes. See the 2025 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps release methodology.
Get Care in Huron County, Michigan
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025, published by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation .
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.