Wayne County Health Data
Wayne County, Michigan
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.9 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
70
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
365
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.8%
State avg 16.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 70.1 per 100K
Dentists
4.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.7
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 Wayne County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% | 38.0% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.5% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.1% | 32.5% | 33.5% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 24.9% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 16.5% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% | 18.4% | 17.8% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.8% | 24.5% | 27.0% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.5% | 77.4% | 74.9% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.5% | 66.2% | 57.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.6% | 75.0% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.6% | 19.5% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.1% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 7.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wayne County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Wayne County Life Expectancy Shorter Than State and National Averages
Health data brief for Wayne County, Michigan.
Life expectancy in Wayne County is 72.9 years, which is shorter than the Michigan state average of 76.3 years and the national average of 77 years. Health data shows that 19.8% of county residents report poor or fair health, a higher rate than the 17% national average. The uninsured rate stands at 5.7%, lower than the Michigan state average of 6.4% and the national 10% average. In terms of provider access, there are 70 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, matching the national median. The county has 365 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.