Hillsdale County Health Data
Hillsdale County, Michigan
Health Score
64/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
176
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Hillsdale County, Michigan
Hillsdale's health challenges mount
At 75.3 years, Hillsdale County's life expectancy lags the U.S. average of 78.9 by 3.6 years. With 17.6% of residents reporting poor or fair health—second-highest among these eight counties—Hillsdale faces significant disease and chronic condition burdens.
Below state average in health metrics
Hillsdale's 75.3-year life expectancy falls below Michigan's 76.3-year state average, ranking in the lower third. The county's 6.6% uninsured rate exceeds Michigan's 6.4% average, adding cost barriers to healthcare access.
Struggles alongside similar counties
Hillsdale's 75.3-year life expectancy trails Gratiot (75.5), Houghton (77.6), and nearly all neighboring counties. Its critical shortage of just 20 primary care providers per 100,000 residents represents among the state's worst access to foundational medical care.
Provider shortage limits preventive care
Hillsdale's 20 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—second-lowest among the eight—creates severe access barriers and long wait times. Combined with a 6.6% uninsured rate and 176 mental health providers per 100,000, many residents struggle accessing basic care before conditions worsen.
Expand coverage in Hillsdale
Hillsdale's above-average uninsured rate means neighbors delay or skip care due to cost. Visit healthcare.gov or call your county health department to explore Michigan Medicaid, subsidized marketplace plans, or community health center options for affordable care.
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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.