Luce County Health Data

Luce County, Michigan

Health Score

64/100

Average

Life Expectancy

76.3 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.4%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

76.3 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

132

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

155

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Luce County, Michigan

Luce County slightly trails national average

At 76.3 years, Luce County's life expectancy matches Michigan's state average but falls just short of the U.S. average of 76.4 years. With 19.0% reporting poor or fair health, nearly 1 in 5 residents experiences chronic disease.

At state baseline, with health challenges

Luce County's 76.3-year life expectancy exactly matches Michigan's state average, but the 19.0% poor/fair health rate exceeds state trends. This suggests the county's residents manage to live as long as peers while dealing with higher disease burden.

Mid-pack with provider strength

Luce County's 76.3-year life expectancy ties the state average but lags behind healthier counties like Livingston (79.7 years) and Kent (78.5 years). Notably, Luce offers 132 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the highest in this cohort—suggesting concentrated care capacity.

Uninsured rate equals state average

Luce County's 6.4% uninsured rate matches Michigan's state average exactly, leaving roughly 1 in 15 residents without coverage. Despite high primary care provider density (132 per 100,000), the county maintains 155 mental health providers per 100,000, indicating balanced care availability.

Get insured in Luce County

With 6.4% of residents uninsured and high rates of poor/fair health, coverage is critical for Luce County. Visit Healthcare.gov or contact the Luce County health department to explore Medicaid, marketplace plans, and community health resources.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Luce County, MI?
Luce County has a health score of 64/100, rated "Average." It ranks #48 out of 83 counties in Michigan (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Luce County?
Life expectancy in Luce County is 76.3 years. The Michigan state average is 76.3 years, making Luce County above the state average.
How does Luce County health compare to the Michigan average?
Luce County's health score of 64/100 is below the Michigan average of 69/100. Life expectancy is 76.3 years vs. the state average of 76.3 years. The uninsured rate is 6.4% vs. 6.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Luce County?
Key health factors for Luce County include: life expectancy (76.3 years), uninsured rate (6.4%), and primary care physician access (132:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 155:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Luce County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 64/100 ("Average"), Luce County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Michigan. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.3 years. 6.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Luce County?
Luce County's health score of 64/100 is below the Michigan average of 69/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.