Otsego County Health Data
Otsego County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
19.1%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
51.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 87.0 per 100K
Dentists
15.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.8
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 Otsego County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Otsego | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.9% | 38.0% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 29.0% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Otsego | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.5% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Otsego | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.9% | 77.4% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.4% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.9% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Otsego | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.8% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Otsego 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
Otsego County reports high rate of poor or fair health
Health data brief for Otsego County, Michigan.
In Otsego County, 19.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. Despite this, the county has 319 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which exceeds the national median of 250. The primary care provider ratio stands at 87 per 100,000, also surpassing the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 75.5 years, lower than both the Michigan state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 6.7%, compared to a state average of 6.4% and a national rate of 10%. These statistics represent local health characteristics as recorded in recent federal data. 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.