Leelanau County Health Data
Leelanau County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
91/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.9 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
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
65
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
11.0%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
79.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 44.2 per 100K
Dentists
26.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
141.5
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 Leelanau County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Leelanau | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.9% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 6.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.9% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 4.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.6% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Leelanau | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.4% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 5.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.9% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 6.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Leelanau | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.1% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 76.2% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 10.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.5% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Leelanau | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.7% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.9% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 4.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Leelanau 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
Leelanau County Life Expectancy Reaches 80.9 Years
Health data brief for Leelanau County, Michigan.
Life expectancy in Leelanau County is 80.9 years, nearly four years higher than the Michigan average of 76.3 years and exceeding the national average of 77 years. Only 11.0% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national rate of 17%. The primary care provider ratio stands at 44 per 100,000 residents, lower than the national median of 70, while the mental health provider ratio is 65 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 6.6%, slightly higher than the state average of 6.4% but lower than the national 10%. These figures represent the current health data for the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Leelanau County, Michigan
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Leelanau County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.