Huron County Health Data

Huron County, Michigan

Health Score

69/100

Average

Life Expectancy

76.6 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.0%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

76.6 yr

State avg 76.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.0%

State avg 6.4%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

58

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

158

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Huron County, Michigan

Huron trails U.S. health benchmarks

Huron County's life expectancy of 76.6 years falls 2.3 years short of the U.S. average of 78.9. With 16.8% of residents in poor or fair health—matching Gladwin and above the national 12% benchmark—Huron reflects regional disease burden patterns.

Slightly above Michigan's state average

Huron's 76.6-year life expectancy marginally exceeds Michigan's 76.3-year state average by 0.3 years, placing it in the middle tier. The 7.0% uninsured rate edges slightly above Michigan's 6.4% average, suggesting modest cost barriers to care.

Mixed outcomes among regional peers

Huron's 76.6-year life expectancy matches Gogebic but trails Gratiot (75.5) and Houghton (77.6) in this cohort. Its 58 primary care providers per 100,000 falls below Grand Traverse but exceeds Gladwin and Hillsdale, indicating moderate access to foundational care.

Moderate access with coverage gaps

Huron's 58 primary care providers and 158 mental health providers per 100,000 residents provide baseline access, though below state leaders. The 7.0% uninsured rate suggests approximately 4,200 county residents lack coverage, potentially delaying diagnosis and treatment.

Close Huron's coverage gap

Huron's above-average uninsured rate of 7.0% means thousands of residents face healthcare affordability challenges. Explore Michigan Medicaid eligibility, marketplace subsidies, or community health centers at healthcare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to find affordable coverage options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Huron County, MI?
Huron County has a health score of 69/100, rated "Average." It ranks #40 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 Huron County?
Life expectancy in Huron County is 76.6 years. The Michigan state average is 76.3 years, making Huron County above the state average.
How does Huron County health compare to the Michigan average?
Huron County's health score of 69/100 is above the Michigan average of 69/100. Life expectancy is 76.6 years vs. the state average of 76.3 years. The uninsured rate is 7.0% vs. 6.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Huron County?
Key health factors for Huron County include: life expectancy (76.6 years), uninsured rate (7.0%), and primary care physician access (58:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 158:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Huron County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 69/100 ("Average"), Huron County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Michigan. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.6 years. 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Huron County healthier than the Michigan average?
Huron County's health score of 69/100 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. Huron County has better primary care access (58:1 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.