Health Profile of Oceana County, Michigan
Oceana County Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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B
Oceana County Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Oceana County | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.2 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.5% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 17.6% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Oceana County is 79.2 years, about 0.9 years longer than the Michigan average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 7.5%, higher than the Michigan average of 4.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 17.6% of residents, higher than the Michigan average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,248 residents in Oceana County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 513 197 men · 317 women
- 75–84 1,658 797 men · 861 women
- 65–74 3,303 1,635 men · 1,667 women
- 50–64 5,773 2,970 men · 2,803 women
Younger residents
5,576 residents in Oceana County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 1,781 932 boys · 849 girls
- 7–12 1,672 869 boys · 803 girls
- 3–7 1,256 649 boys · 607 girls
- 0–3 867 441 boys · 426 girls
About 1,335 residents in Oceana County (5.0% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 79.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Oceana County | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.8% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 8.3% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.5% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Oceana County are about the same as in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Oceana County | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.1% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.9% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Oceana County are about the same as in Michigan.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 44,687 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 16.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 491,556 minutes a day and 179.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Oceana County is 79.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.31 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Oceana County | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.74 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.7 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Oceana County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Oceana County, MI Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Oceana County, MI is the 5th largest of the 6 counties compared here, 26,915 residents against a local median of 50,792. The measure that sets Oceana County, MI apart most is uninsured: 7.5%, 56% above the local median of 4.8%. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 3.0% on uninsured, so Oceana County, MI sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Oceana County, MI has the 6th lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oceana County, MI | 26,915 | 79.2 yrs #2/6 | 7.5% #6/6 | 37.5% #4/6 |
| Mason County, MI | 29,204 | 78.0 yrs | 5.2% | 37.4% |
| Muskegon County, MI | 175,961 | 77.0 yrs | 4.5% | 40.2% |
| Ottawa County, MI | 301,203 | 81.0 yrs | 3.3% | 31.8% |
| Manistee County, MI | 25,350 | 77.8 yrs | 4.8% | 37.0% |
| Newaygo County, MI | 50,792 | 78.1 yrs | 6.2% | 40.3% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Oceana County, Michigan has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Michigan, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Oceana County, Michigan.
Is Oceana County, Michigan a healthy place to live?
Oceana County, Michigan has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
Is Oceana County, Michigan one of the healthiest counties in Michigan?
Oceana County ranks 53rd healthiest out of 83 counties in Michigan by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
What is the average lifespan in Oceana County, Michigan?
People in Oceana County, Michigan can expect to live 79.2 years on average, 0.9 years longer than the Michigan average of 78.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Oceana County, Michigan?
7.5% of residents in Oceana County, Michigan have no health insurance, about 1 in 13 people, 2.6 points above the Michigan rate of 4.9%.
How common is obesity in Oceana County, Michigan?
37.5% of adults in Oceana County, Michigan are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, about the same as the Michigan rate of 37.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Oceana County, Michigan go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 44,687 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 16.3 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 491,556 minutes a day and 179.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Oceana County is 79.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.31 lifetimes a year.
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