Montcalm County Health Data
Montcalm County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
299
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.8%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
47.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 31.2 per 100K
Dentists
6.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.8
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 Montcalm County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Montcalm | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.2% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.8% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.0% | 28.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Montcalm | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.5% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Montcalm | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.8% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.3% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.2% | 75.0% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Montcalm | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.3% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Montcalm County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Access in Montcalm County
Health data brief for Montcalm County, Michigan.
Montcalm County has 31 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. For mental health services, the county reports 299 providers per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 250. The life expectancy for residents is 76.0 years, which is lower than the Michigan state figure of 76.3 years and the national figure of 77 years. About 17.8% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, compared to the national rate of 17.0%. The uninsured rate stands at 7.3%, which is higher than the state rate of 6.4% but lower than the 10.0% national figure. Explore the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Montcalm County, Michigan
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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.