Kalamazoo County Health Data
Kalamazoo County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
82/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
99
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
542
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.4%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
58.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 98.8 per 100K
Dentists
5.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
44.8
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 Kalamazoo County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kalamazoo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 29.1% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kalamazoo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.0% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kalamazoo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.5% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.8% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.8% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kalamazoo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.5% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 5.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kalamazoo County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
High density of mental health providers in Kalamazoo County
Health data brief for Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
Kalamazoo County has 542 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, more than double the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is 99 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 70. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.1 years, which is longer than the Michigan state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 5.1%, which is lower than both the state average of 6.4% and the national average of 10%. Furthermore, 15.4% of adults report poor or fair health, a figure that is lower than the national average 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.