Lapeer County Health Data
Lapeer County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
72/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
163
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.5%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 36.2 per 100K
Dentists
5.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.3
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 Lapeer County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lapeer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.5% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lapeer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.2% | 16.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lapeer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.6% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.2% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.3% | 75.0% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lapeer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.7% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lapeer County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lapeer County Reports 36 Primary Care Providers Per 100,000 Residents
Health data brief for Lapeer County, Michigan.
Lapeer County has 36 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a ratio that is lower than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 163 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250. The county’s life expectancy is 75.8 years, which is lower than the national average of 77 years and the Michigan average of 76.3 years. The uninsured rate is 5.7%, lower than the state average of 6.4% and the national 10%. About 16.5% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, slightly lower than the national rate of 17%. These statistics provide a overview of clinical care availability and general health status without inferring specific causes. Explore state-level data.
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.