Mackinac County Health Data
Mackinac County, Michigan
Health Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
64
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
212
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Mackinac County, Michigan
Mackinac exceeds U.S. life expectancy
Residents of Mackinac County live an average of 77.2 years, outpacing the national average of 76.4 years. The county's poor or fair health rate of 17.3% aligns closely with national benchmarks, suggesting generally solid health outcomes relative to the country at large.
Above average longevity in Michigan
At 77.2 years, Mackinac County's life expectancy ranks above Michigan's state average of 76.3 years. This advantage positions the county among healthier regions in the state, though variation in health outcomes persists within the county itself.
Strong health relative to region
Mackinac County's 77.2-year life expectancy exceeds nearby Manistee County (75.2 years) and Mecosta County (76.3 years). The county's primary care provider density of 64 per 100,000 residents falls below Marquette County's robust 115 per 100,000, but mental health capacity at 212 per 100,000 remains solid.
Healthcare access challenge: uninsured rates
Mackinac County's uninsured rate of 10.8% substantially exceeds Michigan's state average of 6.4%, meaning roughly 1 in 10 residents lack health insurance. With 64 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, the county has moderate access to routine care, though mental health services at 212 per 100,000 offer stronger availability.
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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.