Wayne County Health Data
Wayne County, Michigan
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Wayne County, Michigan
Wayne faces significant health challenges
Wayne County's 72.9-year life expectancy falls 2.2 years short of the U.S. average and reflects substantial health disparities within the county. Nearly 1 in 5 residents (19.8%) report being in poor or fair health, compared to 18% nationally, signaling widespread healthcare strain.
Among Michigan's lowest-ranked counties
Wayne County's life expectancy trails Michigan's state average of 76.3 years by 3.4 years, ranking it among the state's most health-challenged communities. This gap reflects decades of economic transitions, healthcare access barriers, and concentrated poverty across the county.
Significantly behind surrounding counties
Wayne residents live nearly 8 years fewer than those in Washtenaw County (80.5 years) and 2 years less than Wexford County (74.9 years). With only 70 primary care providers per 100,000 people, Wayne faces critical shortages that limit preventive care availability.
Coverage gaps and provider shortage
Wayne's 5.7% uninsured rate exceeds Michigan's average, leaving thousands without regular healthcare access amid a severe provider drought. Mental health services are equally strained, with just 365 providers per 100,000 residents, creating long waits for critical care.
Finding coverage starts here
If you're uninsured, applying for Medicaid or marketplace insurance is your fastest path to care—Wayne residents qualify at higher rates. Visit michigan.gov/mdhhs or call 1-855-789-5604 to explore no-cost or low-cost plans available to you today.
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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.