Oceana County Health Data
Oceana County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
17.5%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
44.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 48.5 per 100K
Dentists
22.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.9
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Oceana County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Oceana | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.7% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% | 32.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.9% | 28.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Oceana | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Oceana | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.9% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.1% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.6% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Oceana | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.3% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Oceana County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Oceana County Mental Health Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Oceana County, Michigan.
Oceana County has 48 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is much lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. For primary care, the county reports 49 providers per 100,000, while the national median is 70. Life expectancy in the county is 76.9 years, slightly higher than the Michigan state figure of 76.3 years but lower than the national figure of 77 years. Roughly 17.5% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national rate of 17.0%. The uninsured rate in Oceana is 7.3%, which is higher than the state rate of 6.4% but lower than the national rate of 10.0%. Examine the HHS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.