Mason County Health Data
Mason County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
75/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
78
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
360
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.5%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 78.3 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.3
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 Mason County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mason | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.5% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% | 32.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 28.7% | 28.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mason | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.3% | 16.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.2% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mason | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.5% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.7% | 66.2% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.7% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mason | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.2% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mason County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mason County Uninsured Rate Remains Lower Than National Benchmark
Health data brief for Mason County, Michigan.
Mason County reports an uninsured rate of 5.5%, which is lower than the Michigan average of 6.4% and the national average of 10%. This percentage highlights a high rate of coverage relative to national benchmarks. Residents in the county have a life expectancy of 76.5 years, which is slightly higher than the state average of 76.3 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Primary care provider availability is 78 per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. Mental health providers are also more concentrated here than nationally, with 360 providers per 100,000 people compared to the median of 250. About 16.5% of residents report poor or fair health, slightly lower than the 17% national average. View the CDC County Health Rankings for more information.
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.