Ontonagon County Health Data

Ontonagon County, Michigan

Health Score

52/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

73.1 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.1%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

73.1 yr

State avg 76.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.1%

State avg 6.4%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

34

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

34

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Ontonagon County, Michigan

Remote county faces life expectancy lag

Ontonagon County residents have a life expectancy of 73.1 years, putting them nearly 8 years behind the U.S. average of 80.7 years. About 18% report poor or fair health, matching the national burden of chronic disease.

Among Michigan's shortest-lived counties

At 73.1 years, Ontonagon ranks near the bottom of Michigan counties, trailing the state average of 76.3 years by more than 3 years. This gap reflects both geographic isolation and limited access to specialized healthcare services.

Isolation contributes to lower outcomes

Ontonagon's 73.1-year life expectancy is the second-lowest in its peer group, just above Oscoda County at 72.8 years. The Keweenaw Peninsula's remote location limits medical specialist availability and may delay urgent care access.

Mental health care outpaces primary care

Ontonagon has 34 primary care providers per 100,000 residents but only 34 mental health providers, leaving gaps in both areas. At 7.1% uninsured, residents here face higher barriers to preventive and routine care than the state average of 6.4%.

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Nearly 7% of Ontonagon residents remain uninsured—you may qualify for Medicaid, a marketplace plan, or subsidies. Contact a local health department or visit healthcare.gov to explore options tailored to your income and family.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Ontonagon County, MI?
Ontonagon County has a health score of 52/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #78 out of 83 counties in Michigan (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Ontonagon County?
Life expectancy in Ontonagon County is 73.1 years. The Michigan state average is 76.3 years, making Ontonagon County below the state average.
How does Ontonagon County health compare to the Michigan average?
Ontonagon County's health score of 52/100 is below the Michigan average of 69/100. Life expectancy is 73.1 years vs. the state average of 76.3 years. The uninsured rate is 7.1% vs. 6.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Ontonagon County?
Key health factors for Ontonagon County include: life expectancy (73.1 years), uninsured rate (7.1%), and primary care physician access (34:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 34:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Ontonagon County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 52/100 ("Below Average"), Ontonagon County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Michigan. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.1 years. 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Ontonagon County?
Ontonagon County's health score of 52/100 is below the Michigan average of 69/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.