Skip to main content
Michigan’s nonpartisan, nonprofit news source

We need your vote!

During this important election year, Bridge readers like you know that high-quality journalism like ours is more critical than ever. There’s a lot on the line, and we’re working daily to deliver the information you need to prepare you for November’s election. Can we count on your vote of confidence in our newsroom? Donate today!

Pay with VISA Pay with MasterCard Pay with American Express Pay with PayPal Donate

County-by-county searchable database on child abuse, neglect

Use Bridge's searchable database to check the child abuse/neglect rate for your home county. (The rate reflects the number of reported cases per 1,000 residents age 0 to 17.)

CountyCases per thousand 2011
ALCONA11.3
ALGER6.1
ALLEGAN17.7
ALPENA25.9
ANTRIM25.2
ARENAC25.0
BARAGA20.6
BARRY19.0
BAY13.0
BENZIE18.8
BERRIEN19.2
BRANCH40.3
CALHOUN20.9
CASS14.5
CHARLEVOIX18.7
CHEBOYGAN35.0
CHIPPEWA18.3
CLARE17.6
CLINTON9.7
CRAWFORD21.5
DELTA8.8
DICKINSON16.9
EATON17.8
EMMET14.2
GENESEE21.4
GLADWIN14.5
GOGEBIC22.7
GRAND TRAVERSE12.3
GRATIOT14.6
HILLSDALE31.6
HOUGHTON7.1
HURON12.1
INGHAM24.6
IONIA26.1
IOSCO23.5
IRON20.3
ISABELLA16.9
JACKSON19.7
KALAMAZOO31.4
KALKASKA27.0
KENT16.6
KEWEENAW*
LAKE36.3
LAPEER13.1
LEELANAU12.3
LENAWEE11.6
LIVINGSTON6.3
LUCE18.5
MACKINAC18.3
MACOMB8.8
MANISTEE24.6
MARQUETTE15.1
MASON30.4
MECOSTA32.5
MENOMINEE13.3
MIDLAND11.1
MISSAUKEE31.6
MONROE9.7
MONTCALM18.8
MONTMORENCY21.3
MUSKEGON27.1
NEWAYGO22.7
OAKLAND5.8
OCEANA20.7
OGEMAW28.5
ONTONAGON17.7
OSCEOLA26.6
OSCODA21.2
OTSEGO21.1
OTTAWA5.4
PRESQUE ISLE17.1
ROSCOMMON41.5
SAGINAW22.0
SAINT CLAIR15.0
SAINT JOSEPH18.0
SANILAC14.8
SCHOOLCRAFT20.7
SHIAWASSEE26.7
TUSCOLA16.1
VAN BUREN18.7
WASHTENAW8.9
WAYNE10.3
WEXFORD31.6
DETROIT17.0

How impactful was this article for you?

Michigan Education Watch

Michigan Education Watch is made possible by generous financial support from:

Subscribe to Michigan Health Watch

Only donate if we've informed you about important Michigan issues

See what new members are saying about why they donated to Bridge Michigan:

  • “In order for this information to be accurate and unbiased it must be underwritten by its readers, not by special interests.” - Larry S.
  • “Not many other media sources report on the topics Bridge does.” - Susan B.
  • “Your journalism is outstanding and rare these days.” - Mark S.

If you want to ensure the future of nonpartisan, nonprofit Michigan journalism, please become a member today. You, too, will be asked why you donated and maybe we'll feature your quote next time!

Pay with VISA Pay with MasterCard Pay with American Express Pay with PayPal Donate Now