Isabella County Health Data
Isabella County, Michigan
Health Score
59/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 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
49
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
388
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Isabella County, Michigan
Isabella County's health outcomes mixed
Isabella County residents live an average of 74.9 years, 4 years below the U.S. average of 78.9 years. The county's 18.7% poor or fair health rate ranks 3.7 percentage points above the national average, reflecting significant health challenges.
Below Michigan average, improving
At 74.9 years, Isabella County trails Michigan's state average of 76.3 years by 1.4 years, though the county sits toward the middle of Michigan's 83 counties. Despite geographic challenges, the county performs better than four of its comparison peers.
Similar rural health profile
Isabella County's 74.9-year life expectancy mirrors Jackson County (75.1 years) and falls just behind Ionia (77.5 years). The county's mental health provider density of 388 per 100,000 exceeds most regional peers, offering better mental health access than Iron or Kalkaska counties.
Near-average insurance, moderate provider access
Isabella County's 6.6% uninsured rate sits just above Michigan's 6.4% average, leaving most residents covered. Primary care access at 49 providers per 100,000 is limited, but strong mental health support suggests the county has prioritized behavioral health infrastructure.
Ensure you're insured before crisis hits
Isabella County's 93.4% insurance rate is good, but the remaining uninsured residents should act now. Visit healthcare.gov, contact Central Michigan health centers, or call Medicaid directly to secure coverage and take advantage of local mental health services.
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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.