Tuscola County Health Data
Tuscola County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
63/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
286
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.7%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 30.2 per 100K
Dentists
7.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.7
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 Tuscola County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Tuscola | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.4% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% | 32.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 29.1% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Tuscola | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.7% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Tuscola | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.5% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.6% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.3% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Tuscola | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| 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 Tuscola 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
Tuscola County Life Expectancy Falls Short of Michigan Norms
Health data brief for Tuscola County, Michigan.
Life expectancy for residents in Tuscola County is 75.3 years, which is a full year lower than the Michigan state figure of 76.3 years and below the national average of 77 years. This metric is accompanied by a primary care provider ratio of 30 per 100,000, which is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. In contrast, the mental health provider ratio of 286 per 100,000 is higher than the national median of 250. The county's uninsured rate is 5.9%, which is lower than both the state rate of 6.4% and the national 10%. Furthermore, 18.7% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. 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.