Presque Isle County Health Data
Presque Isle County, Michigan
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Presque Isle County, Michigan
Above-average longevity in rural Michigan
Presque Isle County's 77.6-year life expectancy exceeds Michigan's state average of 76.3 years and ranks in the healthier half nationally. At 17.5% reporting poor or fair health, the county's health burden is lower than both state and national averages.
Outperforming state on longevity
At 77.6 years, Presque Isle surpasses Michigan's average by 1.3 years, an achievement relatively rare in this rural region. The 6.4% uninsured rate matches the state average exactly, suggesting equitable insurance access statewide.
Second strongest in peer group
Presque Isle's 77.6-year life expectancy ranks second only to Ottawa County (80.1 years) among its eight-county peer group. The county's relative health success contrasts sharply with nearby Oscoda (72.8 years), a 4.8-year gap suggesting vastly different healthcare investments.
Limited primary care, adequate mental health
Presque Isle has only 15 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—a constraint that could limit preventive care—yet 60 mental health providers per 100,000. This imbalance suggests the county prioritizes behavioral health access while struggling with primary care staffing.
Sustain Presque Isle's health gains
With strong life expectancy outcomes, staying insured is essential to preventing backsliding—especially as you age and preventive screening becomes critical. Check healthcare.gov for plans covering annual physicals, screenings, and prescriptions at affordable rates.
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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.