Marquette County Health Data
Marquette County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
84/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
115
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
505
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.7%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 115.0 per 100K
Dentists
7.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.5
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 Marquette County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Marquette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.0% | 38.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 28.6% | 28.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Marquette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.0% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Marquette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.9% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.9% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.3% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Marquette | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.1% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Marquette County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Ratio in Marquette County Exceeds National Norms
Health data brief for Marquette County, Michigan.
Marquette County reports 505 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is more than double the national median of 250. This data point represents a significant departure from both state and national provider concentrations. Life expectancy in the county is 78.0 years, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. There are 115 primary care providers per 100,000 people, a figure higher than the national median of 70. The uninsured rate stands at 5.9%, which is lower than the state's 6.4% average and the 10% national rate. Regarding self-reported health status, 14.7% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, which is lower than the 17% national average. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for further details.
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.