Kalkaska County Health Data
Kalkaska County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
87
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.5%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.5
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 Kalkaska County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kalkaska | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.2% | 38.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 29.5% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kalkaska | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.0% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kalkaska | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.9% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.8% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.0% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kalkaska | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.6% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.3% | 34.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kalkaska 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
Kalkaska County primary care provider ratio among state’s lowest
Health data brief for Kalkaska County, Michigan.
Kalkaska County has 22 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is also lower at 87 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. The county’s life expectancy is 74.7 years, which is shorter than the Michigan average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. About 18.5% of adults report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 7.3%, which is higher than the state average of 6.4% but lower than the national average of 10%. 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.