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Ottawa County

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Higher than communities in Michigan

Household income

More favorable than communities in Michigan

More favorable than communities in Michigan

More favorable than communities in Michigan

Similar to communities in Michigan

Similar to communities in Michigan

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

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Standouts compare Ottawa County with communities in Michigan or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2023, Ottawa County was more favorable than communities in Michigan on life expectancy.

98th percentile · 2023 · County Health Rankings, via Polco GPAL

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Middle Makitawa Connector Trail

Ottawa County committee advances $1 easement for Middle Makitawa trail

The committee approved forwarding an easement agreement for the natural-surface Middle Makitawa Connector Trail to the Board of Commissioners. A Parks representative said the easement was provided for $1.

Ottawa County — Nov 11, 2026

Public commenters press Ottawa County committee to address Flock cameras

Ottawa County committee advances opioid settlement steering group

Ottawa County advances jail stipend increase and township-funded deputy

Ottawa County advances retirement transition for about 185 CMH employees

County Facilities

Ottawa County advances $183,467 jail flooring replacement

Public Health Facilities

Ottawa County backs faster clinic renovation with temporary relocation

County Budget And Finance

Ottawa County committee advances routine claims, benefits and budget items

Recent meetings

Nov 11Board of Commissioners Planning & Policy Committee 11/10/2026The committee approved forwarding the easement to the Board of Commissioners and authorized the Parks Director to take necessary implementation actions.Nov 11Board of Commissioners Finance & Administration Committee 11/10/2026Both recommendations passed committee and were to be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners; the CMH authority board would also take final steps.Nov 10Agricultural Preservation Board 11/04/2026A vote was called, but the transcript does not establish its tally or outcome.Nov 6November 5, 2026 Ottawa County Board of Commissioners Special MeetingApprove agenda; approve consent resolutions.

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Ottawa County committee advances $3.49 million broadband agreement

Ottawa County committee advances $14.6 million Axon agreement after debate

Rest Haven seeks Ottawa County conduit bonds for two campus projects

Board considers revised appraisal for development-rights property

Jim Barry

Commissioner — District 1

Jordan Jorritsma

Commissioner — District 2

Doug Zylstra

Commissioner — District 3