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%.
Find affordable coverage in your county
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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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.