Van Buren County Health Data
Van Buren County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
55/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
153
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.3%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.2 per 100K
Dentists
35.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.2
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 Van Buren County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Van Buren | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.2% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% | 32.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 28.6% | 28.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Van Buren | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.6% | 16.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Van Buren | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.5% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.7% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.2% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Van Buren | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.0% | 34.8% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Van Buren 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
Van Buren County Mental Health Provider Ratio Below National Median
Health data brief for Van Buren County, Michigan.
Van Buren County has 153 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a concentration that is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio also trails national benchmarks, with 50 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 75.5 years, which is shorter than the Michigan state figure of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 20.3% of residents report being in poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 7.3%, which is higher than the state rate of 6.4% but lower than the national average of 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.