On CDC estimates, Arlington Township is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Arlington Township trails Michigan on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49013, 49064, 49056. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arlington Township
Arlington Township is in the bottom 7% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Arlington Township is healthier than only 7% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Arlington Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (22.2%), vs 15.4% across Michigan. No reliable transportation (11.2% vs 8.3%) and utility shut-off threats (11.6% vs 8.7%) are higher too. 22.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Arlington Township
60.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 18.1% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
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 Arlington Township’s likely range; Arlington Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49013, 49064, 49056, 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 Arlington Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Arlington Township is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 16% of U.S. towns); physical distress 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). Arlington Township’s median household income is $64,926; among the 9,914 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$81K), it’s healthier than 5%, 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.
22.1% of Arlington Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Keeping up with care
Share of Arlington Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Out of every 100 Arlington Township adults…
Arlington Township runs above MI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Arlington Township
No hospital or community health center in Arlington 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 Arlington 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.
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How Arlington Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Arlington Township runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Arlington Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Arlington Township and the towns around it
Arlington Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Township | D | 41.8% | 14.9% | 19.7% | ZIP codes |
| Lawrence Township | D | 41.4% | 15% | 19.1% | ZIP codes |
| Bangor | D− | 43.3% | 14.6% | 20.8% | CDC place |
| Columbia Township | D | 41.1% | 15% | 20.5% | ZIP codes |
| Waverly Township | C | 39% | 12.9% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
| Bangor Township | — | — | — | — |
Bangor Township: the same community as Bangor, graded once. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Arlington Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Arlington Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Arlington Township is better than Michigan on 0 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Arlington Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Arlington Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.2%23–29.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.8–20.1 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20%17.8–22.3 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.8%34.6–49.4 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.9%12.9–16.9 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.2%35.3–43.4 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.2%33.1–41.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.1%29.8–36.6 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.3%10.9–13.8 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8.1–9.8 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.6–9.5 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.2%9.8–12.6 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4–4.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.1%14.9–21.7 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.7%16.9–22.6 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.3%27.6–37.3 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.8%12.2–17.8 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35%28.9–41.5 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.5%9.7–13.6 | 6.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.3%75.9–82.6 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.1%56.4–63.8 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%83.2–87 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.6–80.2 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.7%61.8–71.5 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.1%63.9–79.5 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.6%24.8–32.7 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33%28.1–38.2 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.1%20.6–27.9 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.2%19.1–25.7 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.8%13.7–18.3 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.6%10.1–13.3 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.2%9.8–12.7 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.1%19.1–25.5 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.5%34–43.2 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.8%16.4–21.4 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.6%16.5–20.9 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%8–10.1 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.1%6.4–7.9 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.7%10.3–13.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 3.8% | 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 Michigan figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Arlington Township
Is Arlington Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Arlington Township is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 5%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Arlington Township?
CDC estimates 41.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.6% and 49.4%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Arlington Township?
Bronson Lakeview Hospital in Paw Paw, 8.9 miles in a straight line from Arlington Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Arlington Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.7–13.6%), 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 Arlington 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 Arlington 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.