Midland County Health Data
Midland County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
91/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
101
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
361
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.1%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 100.7 per 100K
Dentists
7.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.6
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 Midland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Midland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.7% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 6.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.7% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.2% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Midland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.5% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.2% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 4.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Midland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.5% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 70.0% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.0% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Midland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 30.6% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Midland County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Midland County Residents See Life Expectancy Above State Average
Health data brief for Midland County, Michigan.
Life expectancy in Midland County is 79.0 years, which is nearly three years longer than the Michigan state average of 76.3 years and higher than the national average of 77 years. This metric is the most notable divergence from state benchmarks in the latest reporting. The county's uninsured rate is 4.8%, which is lower than the state average of 6.4% and less than half of the 10% national rate. Healthcare provider ratios include 101 primary care providers and 361 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are higher than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Additionally, 14.1% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national figure of 17%. View the CDC County Health Rankings for complete data definitions.
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.