Photo: Matt Morse · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Michigan Township is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns
Michigan Township trails Indiana on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 46360. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Michigan Township
Making ends meet is harder in Michigan Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.1%), vs 14.7% across Indiana. Utility shut-off threats (11.9% vs 8.4%) and housing insecurity (15.1% vs 11.2%) are higher too. 13.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.6% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes, stroke and COPD run high in Michigan Township
1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.4%), vs 13% across Indiana. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.3%), vs 3.5% across Indiana. COPD is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 8.1% across Indiana. In all, Michigan Township runs above Indiana on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Michigan Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30%), vs 24.9% across Indiana. There are 13 miles of trails across 22 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Indiana figure falls outside Michigan Township’s likely range; Michigan Township’s figures come from ZIP code 46360, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Michigan Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Michigan Township is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns, #479 of 589 in Indiana. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 27% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 8%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Michigan Township’s median household income is $58,356; among the 8,469 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 23%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.9% of Michigan Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Out of every 100 Michigan Township adults…
Michigan Township runs above IN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
13 miles of trails across 22 parks and preserves
Care in and near Michigan Township
1 community health center in Michigan Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Michigan Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Michigan Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Michigan Township adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
4 in 10 Michigan Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Michigan Township and the towns around it
Michigan Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Township | D | 39.2% | 16.4% | 19.1% | ZIP 46360 |
| Coolspring Township | C− | 38.7% | 16% | 18.9% | ZIP codes |
| Michigan City | D | 40.8% | 16.9% | 20.7% | CDC place |
| Springfield Township | C− | 37.8% | 15.5% | 18.3% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Michigan Township adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Michigan Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Michigan Township is better than Indiana on 0 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Michigan Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Michigan Township | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25%22.6–27.6 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%14.2–17.5 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.5–20.3 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.2%33.3–45.1 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.4%14.6–18.3 | 13% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.8%40.2–47.5 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.5%35.7–43.2 | 37.8% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.2%29.3–35.2 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–12.7 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%8–9.6 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9%7.2–8.7 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.6%8.8–10.6 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%4–4.6 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.6%14.7–20.7 | 15.4% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.1%17–21.3 | 15.7% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30%26.3–33.9 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.1%11.7–16.7 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.2%33.7–45.1 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.3%9–11.7 | 8.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.5%77.4–83.3 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.3%51.7–58.6 | 61.2% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%84.3–87.4 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%76.3–81.3 | 77.4% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66%61.4–70.5 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.9%67.8–81.3 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.2%21.1–27.4 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.9%32.7–41.4 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.4%22.4–28.7 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.1%18–22.4 | 14.7% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.1%13.3–16.9 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.9%10.6–13.3 | 8.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10%9–11.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.9%12.3–15.6 | 8.6% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.2%33.5–41.1 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.1%16.2–20.1 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.5%14.9–18.2 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7.2–8.8 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.4%5.9–6.9 | 5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.8–10.7 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.5–5.3 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Indiana figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Michigan Township
Is Michigan Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Michigan Township is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns: D for health, #479 of 589 in Indiana. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 23%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Michigan Township?
CDC estimates 39.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.3% and 45.1%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Michigan Township?
Franciscan Health Michigan City in Michigan City, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Michigan Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Michigan Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9–11.7%), against 8.9% across Indiana.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Michigan Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Michigan Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Indiana figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.