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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Hillsdale County, MI?
Hillsdale County has a health score of 64/100, rated "Average." It ranks #51 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 Hillsdale County?
Life expectancy in Hillsdale County is 75.3 years. The Michigan state average is 76.3 years, making Hillsdale County below the state average.
How does Hillsdale County health compare to the Michigan average?
Hillsdale County's health score of 64/100 is below the Michigan average of 69/100. Life expectancy is 75.3 years vs. the state average of 76.3 years. The uninsured rate is 6.6% vs. 6.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Hillsdale County?
Key health factors for Hillsdale County include: life expectancy (75.3 years), uninsured rate (6.6%), and primary care physician access (20:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 176:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Hillsdale County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 64/100 ("Average"), Hillsdale County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Michigan. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.3 years. 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Hillsdale County?
Hillsdale County's health score of 64/100 is below the Michigan average of 69/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.