Roscommon County Health Data
Roscommon County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
117
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.1%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.5 per 100K
Dentists
16.9
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 Roscommon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Roscommon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.0% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% | 32.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 29.4% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Roscommon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.4% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% | 24.5% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Roscommon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.0% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.4% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.4% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Roscommon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.1% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.4% | 34.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Roscommon 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
Roscommon County life expectancy below state and national norms
Health data brief for Roscommon County, Michigan.
The life expectancy in Roscommon County is 73.2 years, more than three years shorter than the Michigan average of 76.3 and nearly four years shorter than the national average of 77 years. In addition to this metric, the county reports a primary care provider ratio of 47 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 117 per 100,000, falling below the national median of 250. Residents report poor or fair health at a rate of 17.1%, nearly equal to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Roscommon County is 6.7%, slightly higher than the state average of 6.4% but lower than the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Roscommon 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 Roscommon 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.