Schoolcraft County Health Data
Schoolcraft County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
75
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
295
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.5%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 74.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.4
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 Schoolcraft County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Schoolcraft | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.1% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 29.5% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Schoolcraft | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.0% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Schoolcraft | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.3% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.4% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 4.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.1% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Schoolcraft | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.8% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.3% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Schoolcraft 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
Schoolcraft County Life Expectancy Exceeds Michigan State Figures
Health data brief for Schoolcraft County, Michigan.
Life expectancy in Schoolcraft County is 76.4 years, positioning it slightly ahead of the Michigan state figure of 76.3 years, though it remains below the national average of 77 years. In contrast to the life expectancy data, 20.5% of county residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the 17% national average. The primary care provider ratio is 75 per 100,000, which sits above the national median of 70 per 100,000. For mental health, the county has 295 providers per 100,000, exceeding the national median of 250. However, the uninsured rate is 7.2%, which is higher than the state rate of 6.4%, although it remains below the national rate of 10%. 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.