Lenawee County Health Data

Lenawee County, Michigan

Health Score

74/100

Average

Life Expectancy

76.0 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.4%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

76.0 yr

State avg 76.3 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.4%

State avg 6.4%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

22

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

273

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Lenawee County, Michigan

Lenawee County near national health average

Lenawee County's 76.0-year life expectancy is just slightly below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. At 16.2% reporting poor or fair health, the county experiences chronic disease burden typical of much of America.

Slightly below Michigan average

Lenawee County's 76.0-year life expectancy falls just shy of Michigan's 76.3-year state average, indicating middling health outcomes. The 16.2% poor/fair health rate aligns with state trends.

Lower-middle regional performer

Lenawee County's 76.0-year life expectancy ranks below stronger performers like Livingston (79.7 years) and Kent (78.5 years), though ahead of Lake (75.5 years). With just 22 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, access is constrained compared to most peers.

Low uninsured rate, limited primary care

Lenawee County's 5.4% uninsured rate beats the state average of 6.4%, yet only 22 primary care providers per 100,000 residents create access bottlenecks. The county compensates with 273 mental health providers per 100,000—among the highest in this cohort.

Lenawee residents: check your coverage

With 5.4% of residents uninsured and limited primary care capacity, having active coverage is crucial. Visit Healthcare.gov or contact Lenawee County's health department to review insurance options and locate available primary care appointments.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Lenawee County, MI?
Lenawee County has a health score of 74/100, rated "Average." It ranks #32 out of 83 counties in Michigan (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Lenawee County?
Life expectancy in Lenawee County is 76.0 years. The Michigan state average is 76.3 years, making Lenawee County below the state average.
How does Lenawee County health compare to the Michigan average?
Lenawee County's health score of 74/100 is above the Michigan average of 69/100. Life expectancy is 76.0 years vs. the state average of 76.3 years. The uninsured rate is 5.4% vs. 6.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Lenawee County?
Key health factors for Lenawee County include: life expectancy (76.0 years), uninsured rate (5.4%), and primary care physician access (22:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 273:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Lenawee County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 74/100 ("Average"), Lenawee County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Michigan. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.0 years. 5.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Lenawee County healthier than the Michigan average?
Lenawee County's health score of 74/100 exceeds the Michigan average of 69/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Lenawee County has better primary care access (22:1 ratio) than the state average (58:1).

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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.