Kent County Health Data
Kent County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
84/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
94
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
522
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.7%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 93.6 per 100K
Dentists
5.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.4
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 Kent County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kent | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.9% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.7% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kent | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.2% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.4% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kent | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.4% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.9% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.9% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kent | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.9% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kent County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Kent County Mental Health Provider Ratio Doubles National Median
Health data brief for Kent County, Michigan.
Kent County reports 522 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure more than double the national median of 250. This availability of specialists sits alongside a primary care provider ratio of 94 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 78.5 years, compared to 77 years nationally and a Michigan state average of 76.3 years. The uninsured rate stands at 5.5%, which is lower than the state’s 6.4% and the national rate of 10%. Additionally, 15.7% of adults report poor or fair health, whereas the national figure is 17%. These statistics provide a snapshot of health infrastructure and outcomes across the county. 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.