Iosco County Health Data
Iosco County, Michigan
Health Score
55/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.5 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
217
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Iosco County, Michigan
Iosco significantly behind on life expectancy
Iosco County residents live to just 73.5 years on average—5.4 years below the U.S. average of 78.9 years. The county's 18.8% poor or fair health rate is 3.8 percentage points higher than the national average, marking serious health challenges across the county.
Lowest life expectancy in the state
Iosco County's 73.5-year life expectancy trails Michigan's state average of 76.3 years by 2.8 years, placing it among the lowest-performing counties statewide. This gap suggests systemic health disparities requiring targeted intervention.
Struggling more than rural peers
Iosco County's life expectancy lags all eight comparison counties, with only Iosco and Iosco at the bottom. The county's 18.8% poor/fair health rate ties with Isabella County as among the worst in the region.
Uninsured and underserved
Iosco County's 6.4% uninsured rate matches Michigan's average, but those without insurance face an additional barrier: only 32 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, one of the lowest ratios in the region. Mental health access is similarly strained at 217 providers per 100,000.
Coverage is the first step forward
If you're among Iosco County's uninsured, enrolling in coverage is urgent and achievable. Visit healthcare.gov today or call 1-800-MEDICARE to explore Medicaid, marketplace plans, or federal subsidies—and take the first step toward better health.
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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.