Saginaw County Health Data
Saginaw County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
87
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
362
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.8%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
31.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 86.5 per 100K
Dentists
6.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.6
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 Saginaw County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Saginaw | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.1% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.3% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.6% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Saginaw | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.0% | 16.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.2% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Saginaw | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.8% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.9% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.1% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Saginaw | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.9% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Saginaw County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Saginaw County Mental Health Provider Density Outpaces National Median
Health data brief for Saginaw County, Michigan.
In Saginaw County, the availability of mental health services stands at 362 providers for every 100,000 residents. This concentration is notably higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. While local mental health provider access exceeds national benchmarks, other metrics show gaps. Life expectancy in the county is 74.5 years, which is shorter than the Michigan state mark of 76.3 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. Additionally, 20.8% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a higher percentage than the national figure of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate is 5.5%, which is lower than the state’s 6.4% and the national 10%. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 87 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. 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.