Ingham County Health Data
Ingham County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
75/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
116
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
519
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.9%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 115.5 per 100K
Dentists
4.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.6
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 Ingham County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ingham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.6% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.9% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ingham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.6% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.9% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ingham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.6% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.2% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.2% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ingham | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.4% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ingham 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
High mental health provider density marks Ingham County health profile
Health data brief for Ingham County, Michigan.
Ingham County has 519 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. This density is notably higher than the concentration seen in many other Michigan counties. Regarding primary care, the county reports 116 providers per 100,000 people, which is more than the national median of 70. The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health stands at 14.9%, which is lower than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 5.8%, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 6.4% and lower than the 10% national average. Life expectancy in the county is 75.4 years, which is shorter than the Michigan state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Ingham County, Michigan
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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.