Oscoda County

MichiganFIPS 26135

Pop. 8,2190 HospitalsSVI 0.58RUCC 9 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
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Hospital Desert

Oscoda County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.

Health Snapshot

MetricOscoda CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence10.0%9.6%
Adult Obesity36.9%36.8%
Uninsured Rate9.8%6.3%
PCPs per 10K1.25.8
Premature Death (YPLL)12,362.271

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

6
NPs & PAs
70.2 per 100k
2
Dentists
0
Hospital Beds
$10,523.75
Medicare Per Capita
1250.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorOscoda CountyState Avg 
Diabetes16.7%
Obesity38.2%
Depression27.2%
Frequent Mental Distress17.8%
COPD13.7%
Current Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease11.6%
Stroke5.6%
High Blood Pressure46.0%
Poor General Health26.1%
Disability40.6%
No Leisure Physical Activity31.6%
Binge Drinking13.4%
Uninsured7.8%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Oscoda County has no hospital. 13 of Michigan's counties are hospital deserts.

See all hospital deserts in Michigan

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.58
Socioeconomic Status0.88
Household Composition & Disability0.55
Minority Status & Language0.09
Housing Type & Transportation0.28

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Nearest Hospitals

Since Oscoda County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.

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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.