Oscoda County Health Data
Oscoda County, Michigan
Health Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
12
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
70
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Oscoda County, Michigan
Oscoda faces steepest health crisis
At 72.8 years, Oscoda County has the lowest life expectancy in this eight-county region, trailing the U.S. average by 8 years. Nearly 19% report poor or fair health, the highest rate among peers and well above national norms.
Michigan's persistent health challenges
Oscoda's 72.8-year life expectancy falls 3.5 years below Michigan's state average of 76.3 years, marking one of the state's most significant gaps. This disparity signals serious unmet healthcare needs and chronic disease burden.
Lowest longevity in the region
Oscoda's 72.8 years is the shortest lifespan in its eight-county peer group, trailing the highest-performing county, Ottawa, by more than 7 years. The 4-year gap between Oscoda and its neighbors underscores how dramatically outcomes vary across northeast Michigan.
Perfect storm: uninsured and understaffed
Oscoda has the highest uninsured rate in the region at 9.8%—more than 50% above the state average of 6.4%. Compounding this, the county has only 12 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, leaving most residents without reliable access to preventive care.
Breaking the coverage barrier
Nearly 10% of Oscoda residents lack insurance—if that's you, enrollment takes minutes and could transform your health outcomes. Call 1-800-MEDICARE or visit healthcare.gov to find plans affordable for your situation.
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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.