St. Joseph County Health Data
St. Joseph County, Michigan
Health Score
49/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
207
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in St. Joseph County, Michigan
St. Joseph County Faces Significant Health Gaps
At 74.9 years, St. Joseph County residents live about 4.1 years less than the U.S. average of 79 years. The 21.2% poor/fair health rate is the highest in this dataset and well above the national average of 15%, indicating widespread health challenges. St. Joseph emerges as one of Michigan's most health-stressed counties.
St. Joseph Among Michigan's Poorest Health Outcomes
St. Joseph's life expectancy of 74.9 years is 1.4 years below Michigan's state average of 76.3 years, and its 21.2% poor/fair health rate is significantly higher than the state norm. The county ranks in the bottom tier of Michigan health rankings. Urgent action is needed to address root causes of poor health.
St. Joseph Severely Limited in Provider Access
With just 28 primary care providers per 100K, St. Joseph has the lowest primary care density in this group—even below Sanilac (32) and Tuscola (30). Mental health providers at 207 per 100K are also below regional averages. This scarcity compounds barriers for a population already facing significant health challenges.
Highest Uninsured Rate, Fewest Providers
St. Joseph's 7.7% uninsured rate is the highest among these eight counties and 1.3 percentage points above Michigan's average of 6.4%. With only 28 primary care providers and 207 mental health providers per 100K, the uninsured face near-total care barriers. This combination—high uninsurance plus severe provider shortage—creates a health crisis.
St. Joseph: Coverage Is the First Step
If you're among St. Joseph's 7.7% uninsured, getting covered is urgent and affordable through Medicaid or ACA plans with subsidies. Call 1-800-867-9272 or visit Michigan.gov/HealthInsurance today. Once insured, connect with the county's limited providers early and explore telemedicine options to bridge the rural access gap.
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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.