Genesee County Health Data
Genesee County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
365
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.2%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 82.9 per 100K
Dentists
6.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.4
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 Genesee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Genesee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.6% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.4% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.3% | 28.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Genesee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.4% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.4% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Genesee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.1% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.8% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.7% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Genesee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.3% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Genesee County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Genesee County Life Expectancy Trails State and National Norms
Health data brief for Genesee County, Michigan.
In Genesee County, life expectancy is 73.1 years, a figure that sits nearly four years below the national average of approximately 77 years and over three years below the Michigan state average of 76.3 years. While the county records a lower life expectancy, other health indicators show different trends. The uninsured rate in the county is 5.2%, which is lower than the statewide figure of 6.4% and significantly lower than the 10% national average. Access to clinical care shows a mixed profile, with 83 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is also notably higher in this jurisdiction, with 365 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. Additionally, 16.2% of the adult population reports being in poor or fair health, a rate lower than the 17% national average. Explore state-level data.
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.