Otsego County Health Data

Otsego County, Michigan

Health Score

60/100

Average

Life Expectancy

75.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

6.7%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

75.5 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

87

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

319

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Otsego County, Michigan

Strong providers, uneven health outcomes

Otsego County's 75.5-year life expectancy lags the U.S. average of 80.7 years by more than 5 years, despite having 87 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. The highest poor/fair health rate in the region at 19.1% suggests chronic disease burden outpaces provider availability.

Below state average despite provider density

At 75.5 years, Otsego falls 0.8 years short of Michigan's 76.3-year average, an unusual gap given its exceptional mental health provider ratio of 319 per 100,000. This mismatch suggests behavioral health needs may reflect deeper social determinants of health in the county.

Well-staffed but struggling residents

Otsego has more primary care providers (87 per 100K) than most peers, yet its life expectancy of 75.5 years ranks in the middle—better than Oscoda but below Osceola. The discrepancy hints that access to providers alone doesn't guarantee health outcomes.

Mental health focus reflects community need

Otsego's 319 mental health providers per 100,000 residents far exceed any peer county, suggesting significant behavioral health investment addressing local need. With 6.7% uninsured and strong primary care availability, physical healthcare access appears less constrained than mental health demand.

Mental health coverage opens doors

If you're struggling with depression, anxiety, or substance use, Otsego's robust mental health network is ready to help—but you need coverage to access it. Explore plans at healthcare.gov that include comprehensive behavioral health benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Otsego County, MI?
Otsego County has a health score of 60/100, rated "Average." It ranks #60 out of 83 counties in Michigan (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Otsego County?
Life expectancy in Otsego County is 75.5 years. The Michigan state average is 76.3 years, making Otsego County below the state average.
How does Otsego County health compare to the Michigan average?
Otsego County's health score of 60/100 is below the Michigan average of 69/100. Life expectancy is 75.5 years vs. the state average of 76.3 years. The uninsured rate is 6.7% vs. 6.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Otsego County?
Key health factors for Otsego County include: life expectancy (75.5 years), uninsured rate (6.7%), and primary care physician access (87:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 319:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Otsego County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 60/100 ("Average"), Otsego County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Michigan. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.5 years. 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Otsego County?
Otsego County's health score of 60/100 is below the Michigan average of 69/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.