Ionia County
MichiganFIPS 26067
Pop. 66,8041 HospitalSVI 0.33RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Ionia County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.7% | 9.6% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 38.7% | 36.8% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 5.8% | 6.3% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 2.5 | 5.8 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 6,909.789 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
16
Primary Care Physicians
24.1 per 100k
59
NPs & PAs
89.0 per 100k
30
Dentists
22
Hospital Beds
0.3 per 1,000
$10,281.34
Medicare Per Capita
1602.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Ionia County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.3% | — | |
| Obesity | 40.6% | — | |
| Depression | 27.3% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | — | |
| COPD | 8.4% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 17.0% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.5% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.2% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 19.6% | — | |
| Disability | 31.7% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 25.3% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | — | |
| Uninsured | 7.6% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.33
Socioeconomic Status0.29
Household Composition & Disability0.08
Minority Status & Language0.41
Housing Type & Transportation0.74
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Dental Health
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Ionia County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Health-sparrow Ionia | Ionia | 25 | CAH |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.