Isabella County Health Data
Isabella County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
388
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.7%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 49.4 per 100K
Dentists
3.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.7
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 Isabella County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Isabella | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.1% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.5% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 29.8% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Isabella | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.6% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Isabella | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.4% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.0% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.9% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Isabella | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.8% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.6% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Isabella County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Elevated poor and fair health reports in Isabella County
Health data brief for Isabella County, Michigan.
In Isabella County, 18.7% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county has 388 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 250 per 100,000. However, the primary care provider ratio of 49 per 100,000 is lower than the national median of 70. The uninsured rate is 6.6%, which is slightly higher than the Michigan state average of 6.4% but lower than the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 74.9 years, which is shorter than the state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. 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.