Obesity rates in Michigan in 2024

What is the obesity rate in Michigan?

In Michigan, 35.2% of the adult population is obese, according to the Behavioral Risk Factor Monitoring System

The age group with the highest adult incidence of obesity is 45 - 54 years old with 42.8% of this population. The obesity rate is higher for Female (37.1%) in Michigan. Find also the relationship between income/education and obesity in Michigan.

Defining Adult Obesity

The Body Mass Index (BMI) is used to define healthy, overweight and obesity. Use the BMI Calculator to find your BMI.

  • If your BMI is < 18.5: Underweight range.
  • If your BMI is 18.5 to <25: Healthy weight range.
  • If your BMI is 25.0 to <30: Overweight range.
  • If your BMI <= 30.0: Obesity range.

Obesity rates evolution in Michigan

Year Obesity rate in Michigan Obesity rate in the USA
2011 31.3% 27.4%
2012 31.1% 27.7%
2013 31.5% 28.3%
2014 30.7% 28.9%
2015 31.2% 28.9%
2016 32.5% 29.6%
2017 32.3% 30.1%
2018 33% 30.9%
2019 36% 31.4%
2020 35.2% 31.9%

Obesity rates by age group in Michigan

What age group has the highest obesity rate in Michigan?

In Michigan, the age group with the highest incidence of obesity is 45 - 54 years old. 42.8% of the population is obese.

The age group with the lowest obesity rate is 18 - 24 years old, with 19.1% of this population.

  • 19.1% of people 18 - 24 years old are obese.
  • 33.2% of people 25 - 34 years old are obese.
  • 40.2% of people 35 - 44 years old are obese.
  • 42.8% of people 45 - 54 years old are obese.
  • 37.2% of people 55 - 64 years old are obese.
  • 35.6% of people 65 or older years old are obese.

Obesity rates by age group in Michigan

Age range Obesity rate in Michigan Sample size
18 - 24 19.1% 492
25 - 34 33.2% 706
35 - 44 40.2% 749
45 - 54 42.8% 959
55 - 64 37.2% 1,287
65 or older 35.6% 2,564

Obesity rates by gender in Michigan

Which gender has the highest rate of obesity in Michigan?

The obesity rate is higher for Females (37.1%) in Michigan. Male obesity rate is 33.4%.

An important risk factor for the onset of obesity is gender. In the majority of the population, women have a twice-as-high risk of being overweight or obese. In addition, women have a twofold higher mortality risk than overweight men and are more likely to experience physical and psychological comorbidities associated with obesity.

Obesity rates by gender in Michigan

Year Females Males
2011 30.7% 31.9%
2012 30.6% 31.5%
2013 31.9% 31.1%
2014 30.6% 30.9%
2015 30.6% 31.7%
2016 32.6% 32.4%
2017 33.2% 31.4%
2018 34.6% 31.4%
2019 37.1% 34.8%
2020 37.1% 33.4%

Obesity rates by income and education in Michigan

In Michigan, the income group with the highest incidence of obesity is $35,000 - $49,999. 41.2% of the population is obese.

The income group with the lowest obesity rate is $75,000 or greater, with 31.4% of this population.

  • 36% of people Less than $15,000 yearly income in Michigan are obese.
  • 40.6% of people $15,000 - $24,999 yearly income in Michigan are obese.
  • 40.8% of people $25,000 - $34,999 yearly income in Michigan are obese.
  • 41.2% of people $35,000 - $49,999 yearly income in Michigan are obese.
  • 37.1% of people $50,000 - $74,999 yearly income in Michigan are obese.
  • 31.4% of people $75,000 or greater yearly income in Michigan are obese.

Use our BMI calculator for women or our BMI calculator for men to find what your BMI.

Obesity rates by income in Michigan

Yearly income Obesity rate
Less than $15,000 36%
$15,000 - $24,999 40.6%
$25,000 - $34,999 40.8%
$35,000 - $49,999 41.2%
$50,000 - $74,999 37.1%
$75,000 or greater 31.4%

Obesity rates by education in Michigan

Education group Obesity rate
College graduate 30.4%
High school graduate 38.1%
Less than high school 39.6%
Some college or technical school 37.3%