Newaygo County Health Data
Newaygo County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
225
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.0%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 35.8 per 100K
Dentists
7.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.9
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 Newaygo County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Newaygo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% | 38.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.4% | 28.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Newaygo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.3% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Newaygo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.9% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.8% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.9% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Newaygo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.7% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Newaygo County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Newaygo County Primary Care Provider Ratio
Health data brief for Newaygo County, Michigan.
Newaygo County has 36 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. The county reports 225 mental health providers per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.6 years, which is slightly higher than the Michigan state figure of 76.3 years but lower than the national figure of 77 years. Approximately 18.0% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, slightly higher than the national rate of 17.0%. The uninsured rate is 7.0%, which is higher than the 6.4% state rate but lower than the 10.0% national rate. Explore Michigan state-level health data.
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.