On CDC estimates, Allen Park is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns
Allen Park beats Michigan on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Allen Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Allen Park
Allen Park is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its B+ tops all five graded neighbors. The closest is Southgate (B−). Around town ↓
Fewer Allen Park adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Allen Park
Allen Park runs below Michigan on diabetes (9.9% vs 11.9%) and stroke (3.1% vs 3.7%). Conditions ↓
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 Michigan figure falls outside Allen Park’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Allen Park’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Allen Park is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns, #161 of 701 in Michigan. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 82% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 40%).
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). Allen Park’s median household income is $81,655; among the 10,653 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$102K), it’s healthier than 81%, about where its income would put it.
Allen Park and the towns around it
Allen Park has the best Health Grade of the 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Park | B+ | 30.8% | 9.9% | 12.7% | CDC place |
| Melvindale | D− | 40.8% | 15.9% | 25.7% | CDC place |
| Dearborn | C | 33.7% | 11.2% | 18.2% | CDC place |
| Southgate | B− | 32.4% | 11.3% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| Lincoln Park | D | 37% | 12.9% | 19.9% | CDC place |
| Dearborn Heights | C | 35% | 12.2% | 18% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.6% of Allen Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Allen Park adults…
Allen Park runs below MI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Allen Park
No hospital or community health center in Allen Park itself. These are the nearest.
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 Allen Park; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
2.1 miles of trails across 20 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Allen Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Allen Park adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Allen Park 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Allen Park adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Allen Park
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Allen Park is better than Michigan on 15 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Allen Park’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Allen Park | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.9%15.2–18.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.8–14.4 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%16–19.2 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.8%27.7–34 | 36.2% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.9%8.8–11 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.1%30.7–35.5 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%33.5–38.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.8%25.8–29.9 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%10–12.2 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.5–10.1 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.5–6.7 | 7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7%6.3–7.8 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.9–3.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.5%6.3–8.9 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.7%11.2–14.3 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.8%19.6–24.2 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.5%15.3–19.9 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.4%32.4–38.5 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.2%5.3–7.2 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%77–81.7 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.6%70.3–74.8 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.8%87.4–90.1 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.8%73.3–78.1 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.7%66.7–72.8 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.9%74.5–83.1 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.3%22.9–27.8 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30%27–33.2 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22%19.6–24.7 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.9%10.3–13.5 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.3%9–11.6 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7%6.1–7.9 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%6–7.5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.6%8.3–11.1 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.8%25.4–30.4 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.8%10.6–13.2 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.6%11.3–13.9 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%6–7.4 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.6–4.3 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Michigan figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Allen Park
Is Allen Park a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Allen Park is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #161 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Allen Park?
CDC estimates 30.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.7% and 34%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Allen Park?
Beaumont Hospital - Taylor in Taylor, 3.5 miles in a straight line from Allen Park’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Allen Park have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–7.2%), against 6.9% across Michigan.
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 Allen Park more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Allen Park.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Michigan 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.