Ingham County Health Data

Ingham County, Michigan

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Ingham County, Michigan

Ingham's life expectancy lags national average

Ingham County residents live to an average of 75.4 years, about 3 years below the U.S. average of 78.9 years. The county's 14.9% poor or fair health rate sits close to the national average of 15%, suggesting baseline health challenges consistent with the broader U.S. population.

Below average within Michigan

At 75.4 years, Ingham County's life expectancy falls 0.9 years short of Michigan's state average of 76.3 years. This places the county in the lower half of Michigan's 83 counties for health outcomes.

Stronger than some regional peers

Ingham County outperforms neighboring Iosco County (73.5 years) and Ionia County's 16.3% poor/fair health rate—though it trails Kalamazoo County's impressive 77.1 years. The county's mental health provider density of 519 per 100,000 residents exceeds most regional counterparts.

Good insurance access, strong provider base

Only 5.8% of Ingham County residents lack health insurance, below Michigan's 6.4% average, and the county boasts 116 primary care providers per 100,000—a strong ratio that supports routine medical care. However, reaching those providers requires navigating a diverse county that includes both urban and rural areas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Ingham County, MI?
Ingham County has a health score of 75/100, rated "Average." It ranks #30 out of 83 counties in Michigan (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Ingham County?
Life expectancy in Ingham County is 75.4 years. The Michigan state average is 76.3 years, making Ingham County below the state average.
How does Ingham County health compare to the Michigan average?
Ingham County's health score of 75/100 is above the Michigan average of 69/100. Life expectancy is 75.4 years vs. the state average of 76.3 years. The uninsured rate is 5.8% vs. 6.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Ingham County?
Key health factors for Ingham County include: life expectancy (75.4 years), uninsured rate (5.8%), and primary care physician access (116:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 519:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Ingham County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 75/100 ("Average"), Ingham County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Michigan. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.4 years. 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Ingham County healthier than the Michigan average?
Ingham County's health score of 75/100 exceeds the Michigan average of 69/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.