Shiawassee County Health Data
Shiawassee County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
75/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 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
37
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
207
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.0%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 36.8 per 100K
Dentists
5.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.4
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 Shiawassee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Shiawassee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.5% | 38.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% | 32.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 29.6% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Shiawassee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.6% | 16.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% | 24.5% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Shiawassee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.9% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.3% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.8% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Shiawassee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.3% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.9% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Shiawassee 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
Shiawassee County Maintains Uninsured Rate Below National Average
Health data brief for Shiawassee County, Michigan.
The uninsured rate in Shiawassee County is 5.5%, which is notably lower than both the Michigan state rate of 6.4% and the national average of 10%. While insurance coverage rates are relatively high, healthcare provider availability shows a different trend. The county has 37 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is roughly half the national median of 70. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 207 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. Resident life expectancy is 76.0 years, nearly matching the state figure of 76.3 years but falling behind the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 16.0% of the population reports poor or fair health, slightly lower than the national rate of 17%. 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.