Kalamazoo County Health Data
Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Kalamazoo County leads state on health
Kalamazoo County residents live to 77.1 years, just 1.8 years below the U.S. average of 78.9 years—the strongest performance among Michigan's comparison counties. The county's 15.4% poor or fair health rate sits just below the national average of 15%, indicating broadly healthy outcomes.
Above Michigan average, clear leader
At 77.1 years, Kalamazoo County's life expectancy tops Michigan's state average of 76.3 years by 0.8 years, placing it among the healthiest counties statewide. The county ranks in the top quartile of Michigan's 83 counties.
Regional health champion
Kalamazoo County's 77.1-year life expectancy outpaces all eight comparison counties, with the next-closest being Ionia at 77.5 years. The county also boasts the region's best mental health provider density at 542 per 100,000 residents, reflecting a strong behavioral health infrastructure.
Best insurance and provider access
Kalamazoo County leads the region with just 5.1% uninsured—below Michigan's 6.4% average—and 99 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, the second-best in the group. This combination of coverage and access supports consistent, preventive care throughout the county.
Join Kalamazoo's coverage success
Kalamazoo County's 94.9% insured rate is impressive, but the remaining 5.1% uninsured have abundant resources. Visit healthcare.gov or contact Kalamazoo health centers to secure coverage and take advantage of the county's strong provider network.
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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.