Ontonagon County Health Data
Ontonagon County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.3%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 34.1 per 100K
Dentists
17.0
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 Ontonagon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ontonagon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.2% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 29.3% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ontonagon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.7% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% | 24.5% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ontonagon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.0% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.3% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.7% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ontonagon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.3% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.7% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ontonagon County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Ontonagon County mental health provider ratio trails national median
Health data brief for Ontonagon County, Michigan.
In Ontonagon County, there are 34 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, which is notably lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This disparity is also reflected in primary care, where the county reports 34 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 70. The life expectancy in Ontonagon is 73.1 years, trailing the Michigan state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Residents report poor or fair health at a rate of 18.3%, exceeding the national average of 17%. Meanwhile, the uninsured rate is 7.1%, which is higher than the state average of 6.4% but below the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Ontonagon County, Michigan
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Ontonagon County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.