Macomb County Health Data
Macomb County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
70/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 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
54
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
244
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.9%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 54.3 per 100K
Dentists
11.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.7
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 Macomb County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Macomb | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.9% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Macomb | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.4% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 18.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Macomb | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.7% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.3% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.5% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Macomb | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.0% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Macomb County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Ratio in Macomb County Below National Median
Health data brief for Macomb County, Michigan.
With 54 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Macomb County has a lower ratio of doctors compared to the national median of 70. This metric from the HHS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System highlights the local provider landscape. The county's life expectancy is 76.3 years, which is the same as the Michigan average but lower than the national figure of 77 years. For residents without health insurance, the rate is 5.5%, which is lower than the 6.4% statewide average and the 10% national benchmark. Mental health provider availability is measured at 244 per 100,000 people, roughly matching the national median of 250. Data also shows that 17.9% of the population reports poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. Explore state-level data for more context.
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.