Oscoda County Health Data
Oscoda County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.9%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
95.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 12.0 per 100K
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 Oscoda County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Oscoda | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.2% | 38.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.3% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 30.2% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Oscoda | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.2% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.2% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Oscoda | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.4% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.0% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.1% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Oscoda | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.4% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.1% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Oscoda County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life expectancy in Oscoda County significantly trails state average
Health data brief for Oscoda County, Michigan.
Oscoda County residents have a life expectancy of 72.8 years, which is several years shorter than the Michigan average of 76.3 and the national average of 77 years. This metric is a standout data point for the region, where 18.9% of adults report poor or fair health, a figure higher than the 17% national average. The primary care provider ratio in the county is 12 per 100,000, which is far below the national median of 70. Similarly, the mental health provider ratio of 70 per 100,000 is much lower than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate stands at 9.8%, the highest in this group of counties and nearly matching the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Oscoda 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 Oscoda 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.