Overall Health Rating
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
Healthiest and Least Healthy Counties in Michigan
- Washtenaw County (104% of U.S. avg)
- Ottawa County (103% of U.S. avg)
- Livingston County (103% of U.S. avg)
- Clare County (96% of U.S. avg)
- Oscoda County (97% of U.S. avg)
- Lake County (97% of U.S. avg)
Ranked by the Map AI Health Index, which combines life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Michigan | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.0% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Michigan is about the same as in US, at 78.3 years.
The uninsured population in Michigan is 5.0%, lower than the US average of 8.5%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Michigan | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.7% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 16.4% | 16.3% |
On average, diseases in Michigan are about the same as in US.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Michigan | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 22.6% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Michigan are about the same as in US.
Air Quality
| Metric | Michigan | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 5.9 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Michigan is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Michigan has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Michigan.
What is the health grade for Michigan?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Michigan.
Is Michigan one of the healthiest states in US?
%s ranks %s healthiest out of %d %s in %s by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
What is the life expectancy in Michigan?
The life expectancy in Michigan is 78.3 years, about the same as the US average.
What percentage of Michigan residents are uninsured?
5.0% of Michigan residents are uninsured, lower than the US average of 8.5%.
What percentage of Michigan residents are obese?
37.7% of Michigan residents are classified as obese, higher than the US average of 34.3%.