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.
Check your coverage today
While 94.2% of Ingham County is insured, those without coverage have options. Visit healthcare.gov to explore plans, apply for Medicaid, or find free clinics in your area—ensuring you're never one medical emergency away from financial hardship.
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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.