Muskegon County

MichiganFIPS 26121

Pop. 175,8241 HospitalSVI 0.63RUCC 3 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA

Health Snapshot

MetricMuskegon CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence11.2%9.6%
Adult Obesity43.0%36.8%
Uninsured Rate5.1%6.3%
PCPs per 10K5.65.8
Premature Death (YPLL)9,657.838

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

99
Primary Care Physicians
56.1 per 100k
329
NPs & PAs
186.3 per 100k
133
Dentists
348
Hospital Beds
2.0 per 1,000
$11,680.02
Medicare Per Capita
1608.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorMuskegon CountyState Avg 
Diabetes13.6%
Obesity45.1%
Depression27.5%
Frequent Mental Distress18.9%
COPD9.6%
Current Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease7.6%
Stroke4.2%
High Blood Pressure37.9%
Poor General Health23.0%
Disability34.7%
No Leisure Physical Activity29.2%
Binge Drinking16.2%
Uninsured8.0%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

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Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.63
Socioeconomic Status0.51
Household Composition & Disability0.48
Minority Status & Language0.60
Housing Type & Transportation0.79

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
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Hospitals in Muskegon County

HospitalCityBedsType
Trinity Health Muskegon HospitalMuskegon382

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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.