Wexford County Health Data
Wexford County, Michigan
Health Score
60/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
86
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
317
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Wexford County, Michigan
Wexford trails national health averages
Wexford County's 74.9-year life expectancy falls 0.2 years behind the U.S. average and reflects mid-tier health outcomes for Michigan. One in six residents (17.7%) report being in poor or fair health, slightly below the national average of 18%.
Below Michigan's average life expectancy
At 74.9 years, Wexford's life expectancy trails Michigan's state average of 76.3 years by 1.4 years, placing it in the lower-middle tier of county rankings. This gap suggests healthcare access or lifestyle factors that merit attention from local health leaders.
Healthier than Wayne, below Washtenaw
Wexford residents live 2 years longer than Wayne County residents (72.9 years) but 5.6 years fewer than Washtenaw County (80.5 years). The county's 86 primary care providers per 100,000 exceed Wayne's sparse network but fall short of Washtenaw's robust infrastructure.
Uninsured rate edges above state average
Wexford's 6.9% uninsured rate exceeds Michigan's 6.4% average, meaning more than 1 in 14 residents lack coverage for routine healthcare. With 317 mental health providers per 100,000, mental health access lags behind both comparison counties, creating potential care delays.
Secure affordable coverage now
Wexford residents without insurance should check eligibility for Medicaid or marketplace plans—costs may be lower than expected. Visit healthcare.gov or michigan.gov/mdhhs to compare plans and enroll; open enrollment deadlines ensure you don't miss coverage windows.
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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.