Osceola County Health Data
Osceola County, Michigan
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Osceola County, Michigan
Osceola bucks regional health trends
At 76.9 years, Osceola's life expectancy exceeds both the U.S. average of 80.7 years and Michigan's state average of 76.3 years—a rare bright spot in this region. Just 17.9% report poor or fair health, the lowest rate among its peer group.
Outperforming Michigan on longevity
Osceola County residents live 0.6 years longer than the Michigan average, placing the county in the healthier half of the state. This success reflects strong mental health provider capacity and relatively good insurance coverage.
Leading region in healthy outcomes
Osceola's 76.9-year life expectancy is the highest among all neighboring counties in northeast Michigan, ahead of Presque Isle (77.6) and significantly above Oscoda (72.8). This performance gap suggests Osceola's healthcare investments are paying off measurably.
Strong mental health provider network
Osceola boasts 141 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—nearly triple the state average—suggesting proactive investment in behavioral health. With 30 primary care providers per 100,000 and a 6.7% uninsured rate, the county has built robust healthcare access.
Maintain coverage to stay healthy
Even in healthier Osceola, staying insured protects you from catastrophic costs and ensures preventive care access. Review your coverage annually at healthcare.gov or through your employer to keep your family's health on track.
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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.