Ottawa County Health Data
Ottawa County, Michigan
Health Score
95/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.1 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.6%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
66
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
278
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Ottawa County, Michigan
Ottawa leads Michigan in longevity
At 80.1 years, Ottawa County residents live longer than the U.S. average of 80.7 years—a remarkable achievement uncommon in rural Michigan. Just 12.9% report poor or fair health, nearly 3 percentage points below the national average.
Healthiest county in Michigan region
Ottawa's 80.1-year life expectancy exceeds Michigan's state average of 76.3 years by 3.8 years, the widest gap in this eight-county group. At 4.6% uninsured, Ottawa also boasts the lowest uninsured rate among peers, nearly 2 points below the state average.
Setting the standard for region
Ottawa's 80.1-year life expectancy outpaces every neighboring county by more than 3 years, with Presque Isle second at 77.6 years. This premium reflects sustained investment in primary care (66 per 100K) and mental health (278 per 100K) infrastructure.
Healthcare access fuels longevity
Ottawa's 66 primary care providers and 278 mental health providers per 100,000 residents create a dense care network supporting preventive and ongoing treatment. Combined with the region's lowest uninsured rate at 4.6%, residents can afford to seek and maintain care.
Protect your health advantage
Even in thriving Ottawa County, gaps in coverage can derail health gains—review your plan annually to ensure it covers screenings and preventive care. Visit healthcare.gov or your employer's benefits portal to confirm you're getting maximum coverage value.
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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.