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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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.