Mecosta County Health Data
Mecosta County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
187
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.0%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 47.5 per 100K
Dentists
12.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.0
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 Mecosta County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mecosta | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.3% | 38.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 30.1% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mecosta | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.1% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mecosta | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.7% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.8% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.1% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mecosta | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.9% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mecosta County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mecosta County Residents Report Higher Rates of Poor or Fair Health
Health data brief for Mecosta County, Michigan.
With 19.0% of residents reporting poor or fair health, Mecosta County exceeds the national average of 17% for this metric. This self-reported health status is the most notable divergence from national norms in the county’s current health profile. Life expectancy stands at 76.3 years, matching the Michigan average but trailing the national average of 77 years. Clinical data shows there are 48 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 187 per 100,000 residents, also lower than the national benchmark of 250. The uninsured rate is 6.8%, slightly higher than the 6.4% Michigan average but lower than the 10% national rate. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for further data analysis.
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.