Manistee County Health Data
Manistee County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.2 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
176
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.9%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
39.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 51.3 per 100K
Dentists
27.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.9
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 Manistee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Manistee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.0% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% | 32.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 28.3% | 28.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Manistee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.6% | 16.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% | 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 | Manistee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.3% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.5% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.8% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Manistee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.9% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Manistee County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Manistee County Life Expectancy Tracks Below State and National Averages
Health data brief for Manistee County, Michigan.
Life expectancy in Manistee County is 75.2 years, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 76.3 and the national average of 77 years. This figure represents the most significant departure from regional benchmarks in current reports. The county has 51 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is also lower than the national median of 250, with 176 providers per 100,000 residents. The uninsured rate stands at 7.0%, which is higher than the state's 6.4% average but remains lower than the national rate of 10%. Additionally, 15.9% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data for more context.
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.