Luce County Health Data
Luce County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
19.0%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
31.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
31.6
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 Luce County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Luce | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.3% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.5% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.5% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Luce | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.6% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Luce | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.5% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.2% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.1% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Luce | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.0% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Luce County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Luce County Primary Care Provider Ratio Outpaces National Median
Health data brief for Luce County, Michigan.
Luce County reports 132 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, nearly double the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 155 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250. The county's life expectancy is 76.3 years, which is identical to the Michigan average but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 6.4%, matching the state average and remaining below the national rate of 10%. Additionally, 19.0% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. This data highlights current health outcomes and clinician availability. 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.