St. Clair County Health Data
St. Clair County, Michigan
Health Score
72/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
44
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
285
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in St. Clair County, Michigan
St. Clair Life Expectancy Trails National Average
At 75.0 years, St. Clair County residents live about 4 years less than the U.S. average of 79 years. However, the county's 16.2% poor/fair health rate is below the national average of 15%, suggesting better day-to-day health quality despite shorter lifespans. This pattern points to health challenges concentrated in specific populations.
St. Clair Below State Average Life Expectancy
St. Clair's life expectancy of 75.0 years falls 1.3 years below Michigan's state average of 76.3 years, placing it in the lower tier. Yet the 16.2% poor/fair health rate is better than the state profile, suggesting St. Clair residents experience relatively good wellness day-to-day but face mortality pressures. This is a mixed health picture.
St. Clair Offers Moderate Provider Resources
With 44 primary care providers per 100K, St. Clair has more access than Sanilac (32) or Tuscola (30) but fewer than Saginaw (87). Mental health providers at 285 per 100K are solid. St. Clair's provider supply is reasonable for a county of its size and population.
Best-in-Class Insurance Coverage, Adequate Care
St. Clair's 4.8% uninsured rate is the lowest among all eight counties and well below Michigan's 6.4% average. With 44 primary care and 285 mental health providers per 100K, residents have good access to care. Strong insurance coverage and provider availability should support better long-term health outcomes.
St. Clair's Model—Nearly Universal Coverage
St. Clair leads the region with 95%+ insurance coverage; if you're in the 4.8% gap, enrollment is quick and affordable. Visit Michigan.gov/HealthInsurance or call 1-800-867-9272 to apply for Medicaid or marketplace coverage. Insured residents should use preventive benefits to close the life expectancy gap over time.
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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.