Wexford County Health Data
Wexford County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
60/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
86
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
317
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.7%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 85.5 per 100K
Dentists
8.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.8
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 Wexford County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wexford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 0.8 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 | 29.5% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wexford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.8% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% | 24.5% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wexford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.9% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.4% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.0% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 5.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wexford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.1% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wexford County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Wexford County Uninsured Rate Higher Than Michigan State Average
Health data brief for Wexford County, Michigan.
The uninsured rate in Wexford County is 6.9%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 6.4% but lower than the 10% national average. Residents report a life expectancy of 74.9 years, trailing the Michigan average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Roughly 17.7% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, slightly exceeding the 17% national average. The county has 86 primary care providers and 317 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. Both of these figures are higher than the national medians of 70 primary care providers and 250 mental health providers per 100,000. 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.