Ionia County Health Data
Ionia County, Michigan
Health Score
78/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
163
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Ionia County, Michigan
Ionia exceeds national life expectancy
Ionia County residents enjoy a life expectancy of 77.5 years, outpacing the U.S. average of 78.9 years by a respectable margin. However, the county's 16.3% poor or fair health rate slightly exceeds the national average of 15%, signaling pockets of health challenges despite the longevity advantage.
One of Michigan's healthier counties
At 77.5 years, Ionia County's life expectancy tops Michigan's state average of 76.3 years by 1.2 years, placing it in the upper quartile of the state's 83 counties for health outcomes.
Outshines nearby rural counties
Ionia County's 77.5-year life expectancy significantly exceeds Iosco County (73.5 years) and Kalkaska County (74.7 years), though it falls short of Kalamazoo County's 77.1 years. The county's provider network is sparse, with only 25 primary care doctors per 100,000 residents—among the lowest in the region.
Good insurance, challenging provider access
Ionia County matches Michigan's 5.8% uninsured rate, keeping most residents covered, but sparse primary care—just 25 providers per 100,000—means residents may travel significant distances for routine care. Mental health support is similarly limited at 163 providers per 100,000, well below county and state averages.
Secure your health insurance now
With 94.2% of Ionia County insured, the remaining uninsured have clear paths forward. Check healthcare.gov or contact your local health department for Medicaid eligibility, community health centers, and sliding-scale clinics available throughout the county.
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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.