Osceola County Health Data
Osceola County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.9 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
141
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.9%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 30.3 per 100K
Dentists
4.3
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 Osceola County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Osceola | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.4% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 29.6% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Osceola | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.6% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Osceola | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.2% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.7% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.0% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Osceola | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.8% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.0% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Osceola County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary care provider availability in Osceola County reflects local shortage
Health data brief for Osceola County, Michigan.
Osceola County reports 30 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, less than half of the national median of 70 providers per 100,000. This low ratio is accompanied by a mental health provider ratio of 141 per 100,000, also trailing the national median of 250. The county's life expectancy stands at 76.9 years, slightly higher than the Michigan average of 76.3 but just under the national average of 77 years. Approximately 17.9% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate for the county is 6.7%, which sits just above the state average of 6.4% and below the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.