Ionia County Health Data
Ionia County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
78/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
163
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.3%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 25.3 per 100K
Dentists
3.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
1.5
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 Ionia County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ionia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.1% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.1% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ionia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.4% | 16.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% | 24.5% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ionia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.1% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.2% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.6% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ionia | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.9% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ionia County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Low primary care provider ratio observed in Ionia County
Health data brief for Ionia County, Michigan.
Ionia County has 25 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000. In terms of mental health services, the county reports 163 providers per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. Despite these provider ratios, residents report a life expectancy of 77.5 years, which is longer than the Michigan state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 5.8%, which is lower than the state average of 6.4% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 16.3% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is slightly lower than the national average of 17%. 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.