Oakland County Health Data
Oakland County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
94/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.1 yr
State avg 76.3 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.7%
State avg 6.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
138
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
460
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.0%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 137.8 per 100K
Dentists
13.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.3
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 Oakland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Oakland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.9% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 7.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.5% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 6.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Oakland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.9% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 5.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.2% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 6.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Oakland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.3% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 72.8% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 6.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.9% | 75.0% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Oakland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.8% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.1% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Oakland County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Oakland County Clinical Capacity for Mental Health Support
Health data brief for Oakland County, Michigan.
Oakland County reports 460 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly higher than the national median of 250. This trend in clinical capacity is also reflected in primary care, where the county has 138 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 70. In terms of health outcomes, 12.0% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is less than the national figure of 17.0%. Residents have a life expectancy of 79.1 years, compared to the Michigan state figure of 76.3 years and the national figure of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 4.7%, which is lower than the 6.4% statewide rate and the 10.0% national rate. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Oakland County, Michigan
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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.