Oceana County Health Data
Oceana County, Michigan
Health Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Oceana County, Michigan
Oceana's health slightly exceeds U.S.
At 76.9 years, Oceana County's life expectancy edges 0.5 years above the U.S. average of 76.4 years, a small but meaningful advantage. The 17.5% poor/fair health rate falls slightly below the national average of 18%, indicating Oceana residents experience somewhat better overall health than typical Americans.
Above-average health, limited insurance gap
Oceana's 76.9-year life expectancy outpaces Michigan's state average of 76.3 years by six months, placing the county in the healthier tier statewide. The 7.3% uninsured rate exceeds Michigan's 6.4% average, meaning more Oceana residents lack insurance coverage than is typical for the state.
Solid primary care, limited mental health
Oceana offers 49 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, above many rural neighbors but below state averages, and only 48 mental health providers per 100,000—the lowest mental health capacity among comparison counties. This imbalance means residents have decent access to routine care but may struggle finding behavioral health services.
Insurance barriers and mental health gaps
Oceana's 7.3% uninsured rate means roughly 1 in 14 residents lack coverage, potentially delaying care and increasing emergency department use. The county's critically low mental health provider capacity—48 per 100,000, a fraction of state averages—creates a bottleneck for residents needing behavioral health support.
Insurance first, then seek mental health
If you're uninsured in Oceana, securing coverage through Healthcare.gov or Michigan Medicaid is your first step toward accessing any healthcare services. Once covered, expect longer waits for mental health appointments; ask your primary care provider about telehealth options or regional referrals to address this gap.
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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.