Barry County Health Data

Barry County, Michigan

Health Score

88/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

77.9 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

77.9 yr

State avg 76.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.5%

State avg 6.4%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

30

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

130

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Barry County, Michigan

Life expectancy strong and competitive

Barry residents live to 77.9 years, very close to the U.S. average of 80.1 years and reflecting strong overall health. Only 12.8% report poor or fair health, among the best rates in Michigan.

Exceeds Michigan's average health

Barry's 77.9-year life expectancy surpasses Michigan's state average of 76.3 years by 1.6 years. The county ranks solidly in the upper tier of Michigan's 83 counties for longevity.

Among region's healthiest counties

Barry's 77.9-year life expectancy leads Allegan County (77.5 years) and trails only Alger County (78.9 years) and Antrim County (78.8 years). Its 5.5% uninsured rate is the lowest among its peer group.

Strong insurance coverage, limited primary care

Barry has only 30 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—below the national standard of 75 per 100,000. Yet 5.5% uninsured (lowest in the region) and 130 mental health providers per 100,000 support good coverage and mental health access.

Maintain excellent coverage momentum

Barry's outstanding 5.5% uninsured rate demonstrates strong enrollment culture; continuing this strength ensures sustained health gains. Annual coverage reviews at healthcare.gov help lock in the best plans for your family.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Barry County, MI?
Barry County has a health score of 88/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #10 out of 83 counties in Michigan (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Barry County?
Life expectancy in Barry County is 77.9 years. The Michigan state average is 76.3 years, making Barry County above the state average.
How does Barry County health compare to the Michigan average?
Barry County's health score of 88/100 is above the Michigan average of 69/100. Life expectancy is 77.9 years vs. the state average of 76.3 years. The uninsured rate is 5.5% vs. 6.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Barry County?
Key health factors for Barry County include: life expectancy (77.9 years), uninsured rate (5.5%), and primary care physician access (30:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 130:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Barry County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 88/100 ("Excellent"), Barry County is one of the healthier counties in Michigan. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.9 years. 5.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Barry County healthier than the Michigan average?
Barry County's health score of 88/100 exceeds the Michigan average of 69/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Barry County has better primary care access (30:1 ratio) than the state average (58:1).

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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.