Eaton County Health Data
Eaton County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
86/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
217
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.7%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 33.0 per 100K
Dentists
6.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.5
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Eaton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Eaton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.9% | 28.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Eaton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.6% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Eaton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.4% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 71.5% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 5.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.3% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Eaton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.8% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Eaton County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Eaton County Uninsured Rate Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Eaton County, Michigan.
Only 4.8% of Eaton County residents are without health insurance, a rate lower than the Michigan state average of 6.4% and less than half of the national average of 10%. While insurance coverage is high, the number of primary care providers is 33 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Mental health provider numbers also trail national norms, with 217 providers per 100,000 residents compared to a national median of 250. The life expectancy in the county is 77.1 years, slightly higher than both the state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 13.7% of residents report poor or fair health, lower than the national benchmark of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.