Ottawa County Health Data
Ottawa County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
12.9%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 66.2 per 100K
Dentists
4.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.4
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 Ottawa County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ottawa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.2% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 4.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.0% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ottawa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.1% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.9% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 4.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ottawa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.7% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 71.8% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 5.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.8% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ottawa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.6% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 5.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ottawa 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
Ottawa County uninsured rate significantly lower than state average
Health data brief for Ottawa County, Michigan.
Ottawa County maintains an uninsured rate of 4.6%, which is lower than both the Michigan average of 6.4% and the national average of 10%. This distinctive data point is coupled with a life expectancy of 80.1 years, which is several years longer than the state average of 76.3 and the national average of 77 years. Residents report poor or fair health at a rate of 12.9%, notably lower than the national average of 17%. The county has 66 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, slightly below the national median of 70, and 278 mental health providers per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 250. Explore state-level data.
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.