Presque Isle County Health Data
Presque Isle County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
73/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
15
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.5%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
7.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.2
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 Presque Isle County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Presque Isle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.1% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% | 32.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 29.9% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Presque Isle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.5% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% | 24.5% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Presque Isle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.4% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.7% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.4% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Presque Isle | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.7% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Presque Isle County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Presque Isle County shows low primary care physician ratio
Health data brief for Presque Isle County, Michigan.
Presque Isle County reports 15 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, falling well below the national median of 70 providers. The county's mental health provider ratio is 60 per 100,000, also significantly lower than the national median of 250. Life expectancy for residents is 77.6 years, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 76.3 and the national average of 77 years. Poor or fair health is reported by 17.5% of adults, compared to a national average of 17%. The uninsured rate matches the state average of 6.4%, which is lower than the national rate of 10%. These figures provide a statistical overview of health access and outcomes in the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Presque Isle County, Michigan
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Presque Isle County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.