Iosco County Health Data
Iosco County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
55/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
217
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.8%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 31.5 per 100K
Dentists
3.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.7
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 Iosco County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Iosco | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.3% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 30.0% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Iosco | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.2% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Iosco | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.8% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.6% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.4% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Iosco | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.8% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.8% | 34.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Iosco 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
Life expectancy in Iosco County lags state and national averages
Health data brief for Iosco County, Michigan.
Life expectancy in Iosco County is 73.5 years, which is nearly three years shorter than the Michigan average of 76.3 years and shorter than the national average of 77 years. The county also reports that 18.8% of adults are in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. In terms of healthcare access, the primary care provider ratio is 32 per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. There are 217 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. The uninsured rate in the county is 6.4%, matching the Michigan state average exactly but remaining lower than the 10% national average. 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.