Sanilac County Health Data
Sanilac County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 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
32
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
208
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.4%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 32.1 per 100K
Dentists
7.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.4
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 Sanilac County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sanilac | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.9% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 29.6% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sanilac | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.5% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.0% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sanilac | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.8% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.3% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 6.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.8% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sanilac | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.5% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.2% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sanilac County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Sanilac County Residents Report Higher Rates of Poor Health
Health data brief for Sanilac County, Michigan.
Data shows that 20.4% of Sanilac County residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure that exceeds the national average of 17%. Along with these health self-assessments, provider availability remains limited compared to national figures. There are only 32 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half of the national median of 70. Mental health provider density is 208 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. Residents in Sanilac County have a life expectancy of 75.3 years, which is shorter than the statewide mark of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county sits at 6.7%, slightly higher than the Michigan state rate of 6.4% but lower than the national 10%. Explore state-level data.
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.