Ogemaw County Health Data
Ogemaw County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
52/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.6 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
15
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
95
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.3%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
71.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 14.5 per 100K
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 Ogemaw County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ogemaw | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.2% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.7% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 30.1% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ogemaw | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.0% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ogemaw | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.5% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.8% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.0% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ogemaw | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.9% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.4% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ogemaw County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Ogemaw County records low primary care provider availability
Health data brief for Ogemaw County, Michigan.
Ogemaw County has 15 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of approximately 70. This data point highlights a gap in medical availability compared to broader national benchmarks. The county's life expectancy is 73.6 years, which is shorter than the Michigan state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 18.3% of adults in Ogemaw report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 7.4%, which is higher than the Michigan average of 6.4% but lower than the national average of 10%. Regarding mental health, the county has 95 providers per 100,000 residents, falling below the national median of 250. See 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.