Muskegon County Health Data
Muskegon County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
63/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
270
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.2%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 56.1 per 100K
Dentists
10.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.3
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 Muskegon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Muskegon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.2% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 6.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% | 32.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 28.5% | 28.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Muskegon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.3% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Muskegon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.6% | 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) | 78.3% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Muskegon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.3% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Muskegon County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Reported Health Status in Muskegon County
Health data brief for Muskegon County, Michigan.
In Muskegon County, 19.2% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national figure of 17.0%. The county's life expectancy is 75.1 years, lower than the Michigan state figure of 76.3 years and the national figure of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 5.1%, which is lower than the state rate of 6.4% and the national rate of 10.0%. For clinical providers, the county has 56 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. There are 270 mental health providers per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 250. Explore the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.