On CDC estimates, Austin Township is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns
Austin Township differs from Michigan on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49346, 49307, 49342. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Austin Township
What’s behind Austin Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Austin Township is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 46% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 21%).
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). Austin Township’s median household income is $64,375; among the 9,804 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 42%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Austin Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Austin Township adults…
Austin Township runs above MI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Austin Township
No hospital or community health center in Austin 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 Austin 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Austin Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Austin Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Austin 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.
15% of Austin Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Austin Township and the towns around it
Austin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Township | C | 36.7% | 13.5% | 16.2% | ZIP codes |
| Morton Township | C | 37.3% | 14.5% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
| Mecosta Township | C | 36.6% | 13.2% | 16.1% | ZIP codes |
| Deerfield Township | D | 39.6% | 13.2% | 20.7% | ZIP 49336 |
| Canadian Lakes | — | — | — | — | |
| Colfax Township | C+ | 35.9% | 11.1% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Stanwood | — | — | — | — |
Canadian Lakes: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Stanwood: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Austin Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Austin Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Austin Township is better than Michigan on 1 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Austin Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Austin Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22%19.2–24.9 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.2–18.1 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.7–19.6 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.7%29.7–44.1 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.5%11.8–15.3 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.8%36.7–44.9 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.9%34.8–43.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.3%31.9–38.8 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.3–13 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.5%10.5–12.6 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.4%8.4–10.4 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.9%9.6–12.2 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.2–5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12%9.6–14.4 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.2%13.9–18.6 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.7%23.4–32.2 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.6%12–17.4 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.9%27.1–38.8 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.9%5.8–8.2 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.9%78.8–84.7 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.6%63.1–69.9 | 68% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.4%85.8–88.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.6%78.1–82.8 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71%66.3–75.2 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.2%69.9–83.2 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.9%24.2–31.8 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.5%26.5–36.7 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.6%18.3–25.3 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.7%12.4–17.4 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.3%8.8–12.1 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8%6.9–9.3 | 8.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%7–9.3 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15%12.6–17.5 | 14.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.1%32.8–41.6 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.7%15.4–20 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%13.9–17.5 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.9%8.9–11 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%5.2–6.3 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10%8.9–11.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4.1–5 | 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 Austin Township
Is Austin Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Austin Township is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 42%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Austin Township?
CDC estimates 36.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.7% and 44.1%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Austin Township?
Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital in Big Rapids, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Austin Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Austin Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–8.2%), 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 Austin Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Austin 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.