Photo: Gpwitteveen · CC BY-SA 3.0More adults with frequent mental distress in Allendale Township than in almost every U.S. town
Allendale Township differs from Michigan on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 49401. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Allendale Township
Mental distress runs high in Allendale Township
1 in 4 adults are in frequent mental distress (26.2%), vs 17.6% across Michigan. Depression is above the state too: 34.7%, vs 25.7% across Michigan. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Allendale Township
1 in 6 adults lack reliable transportation (16.1%), about twice the Michigan rate. Food insecurity (24.7% vs 15.4%) and utility shut-off threats (12.5% vs 8.7%) are higher too. 25.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer and stroke are less common in Allendale Township
Allendale Township runs below Michigan on eight chronic conditions, most of all cancer (3.8% vs 8.9%), stroke (1.6% vs 3.7%) and diabetes (5.2% vs 11.9%). A young population is part of it: only 7% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%). 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 Allendale Township’s likely range; Allendale Township’s figures come from ZIP code 49401, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Allendale Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Allendale Township is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns, #217 of 701 in Michigan. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Allendale Township’s median household income is $81,683; among the 10,642 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$102K), it’s healthier than 74%, about where its income would put it.
How Allendale Township adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Allendale Township runs above Michigan.
2 in 5 Allendale 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25.4% of Allendale Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Allendale Township adults…
Allendale Township runs below MI on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of Allendale Township residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Allendale Township
No hospital or community health center in Allendale Township 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 Allendale 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
16 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Allendale Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Allendale Township and the towns around it
Allendale Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale Township | B+ | 32.8% | 5.2% | 12.6% | ZIP 49401 |
| Allendale | — | — | — | — | |
| Polkton Township | B | 35.2% | 10.1% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Tallmadge Township | A− | 33.4% | 9.6% | 12.6% | ZIP codes |
| Lamont | — | — | — | — | |
| Robinson Township | A− | 33.1% | 10% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
| Georgetown Township | A | 31.9% | 8.8% | 11% | ZIP codes |
| Blendon Township | A | 32.1% | 8.7% | 11.4% | ZIP codes |
Allendale and Lamont: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Allendale Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Allendale Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Allendale Township is better than Michigan on 8 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Allendale Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Allendale Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.4%15.9–21.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.8–14 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 26.2%23.4–29.2 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.8%27.5–38.6 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 5.2%4.5–5.9 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 21.1%18.5–24 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 22%19.5–24.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 14%12.4–15.9 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 13.2%11.8–14.8 | 11.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.3%4.7–6.1 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.6%1.5–1.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.7%8.6–12.8 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.6%10.5–14.8 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.3%18.6–26.6 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.9%16.8–23.4 | 15.9% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.4%26.6–36.4 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%6.6–9.7 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76%72.3–79.4 | 80.3% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.5%57–63.9 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 71.6%68.1–74.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 54.9%52–57.8 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.3%64–72.5 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.4%68.4–81.6 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 34.7%30.9–38.9 | 25.7% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 39.2%34.6–44.4 | 32.4% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.1%19.9–26.8 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.7%21–28.8 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.4%13.2–17.9 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.5%10.7–14.3 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16.1%14–18.2 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 25.4%21.5–29.2 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.4%31.3–40.1 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.9%6.8–9.1 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 23.7%20.8–26.7 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.5%4–5.1 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.2–6.7 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.1%11.4–15 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3.2 | 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 Allendale Township
Is Allendale Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Allendale Township is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #217 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 74%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Allendale Township?
CDC estimates 32.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.5% and 38.6%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Allendale Township?
Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital in Zeeland, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Allendale Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Allendale Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–9.7%), 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 Allendale Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Allendale Township.
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.