Muskegon County Health Data
Muskegon County, Michigan
Health Score
63/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
270
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Muskegon County, Michigan
Muskegon's health lags national average
At 75.1 years, Muskegon County's life expectancy falls 1.3 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years, indicating health challenges beyond typical for American counties. The 19.2% poor/fair health rate ranks above the national average of 18%, reflecting a higher burden of reported poor health among residents.
Among Michigan's lowest life expectancies
Muskegon's 75.1-year life expectancy ranks 1.2 years below Michigan's state average of 76.3 years, placing it among the state's lower-performing counties. At 5.1% uninsured, Muskegon is actually slightly below Michigan's 6.4% state average for uninsured rates, suggesting coverage is less the barrier than health outcomes.
Better provider access, worse outcomes
Muskegon offers 56 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 270 mental health providers per 100,000, both above state averages and neighboring rural counties. Yet its life expectancy and poor/fair health rates are worse than most peers, suggesting socioeconomic factors and chronic disease prevalence drive the county's health gap.
Access exists, but health barriers remain
Muskegon's relatively low 5.1% uninsured rate means most residents have financial access to providers, but nearly 1 in 5 report poor or fair health. This disconnect suggests that factors like poverty, chronic disease, substance use, or limited health literacy are constraining health outcomes despite adequate provider availability.
Insurance covers you; take the next step
Most Muskegon residents already have insurance, but if you don't, enrolling at Healthcare.gov removes a major barrier to care. Once covered, schedule preventive appointments and chronic disease management visits—they're the foundation of better health outcomes.
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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.