Iron County Health Data
Iron County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
55/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
69
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
119
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.3%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 68.8 per 100K
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 Iron County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Iron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.2% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.3% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.9% | 28.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Iron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.7% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Iron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.5% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.2% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.5% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Iron | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 0.7 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 Iron 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
Iron County reports higher uninsured rate than Michigan state average
Health data brief for Iron County, Michigan.
The uninsured rate in Iron County is 7.7%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 6.4%, though it remains lower than the 10% national average. Mental health provider availability is 119 per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 250 per 100,000. For primary care, the county has 69 providers per 100,000, which is nearly equal to the national median of 70. Life expectancy for residents is 74.6 years, which is shorter than the state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 18.3% of adults in Iron County report poor or fair health, which is higher 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.