Oakland County

MichiganFIPS 26125

Pop. 1,274,39516 HospitalsSVI 0.14RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA

Health Snapshot

MetricOakland CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence7.9%9.6%
Adult Obesity29.7%36.8%
Uninsured Rate4.7%6.3%
PCPs per 10K13.85.8
Premature Death (YPLL)6,101.158

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

1,812
Primary Care Physicians
142.6 per 100k
3,206
NPs & PAs
252.4 per 100k
1,476
Dentists
4,315
Hospital Beds
3.4 per 1,000
$13,285.36
Medicare Per Capita
1961.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorOakland CountyState Avg 
Diabetes10.2%
Obesity31.8%
Depression21.2%
Frequent Mental Distress15.3%
COPD6.1%
Current Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Stroke3.0%
High Blood Pressure34.2%
Poor General Health15.3%
Disability23.8%
No Leisure Physical Activity19.5%
Binge Drinking15.7%
Uninsured5.5%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.14
Socioeconomic Status0.13
Household Composition & Disability0.12
Minority Status & Language0.67
Housing Type & Transportation0.21

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.