Monroe County Health Data
Monroe County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
76/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.9%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
208
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.5%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 35.4 per 100K
Dentists
7.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.6
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 Monroe County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.3% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 10.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% | 32.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 28.0% | 28.4% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.4% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.4% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.7% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.1% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.2% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 6.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 19.5% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.8% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Monroe County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Monroe County Uninsured Rate Lower Than State and National Figures
Health data brief for Monroe County, Michigan.
The uninsured rate in Monroe County is 4.9%, which is lower than the 6.4% rate for the state of Michigan and the 10.0% national rate. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.4 years, nearly the same as the state figure of 76.3 years but lower than the national figure of 77 years. In clinical settings, the county has 35 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is half the national median of 70. There are 208 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. About 16.5% of adults report poor or fair health, which is similar to the national rate of 17.0%. Explore Michigan state-level health 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.