On CDC estimates, Bainbridge Township is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Bainbridge Township differs from Michigan on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49022, 49098, 49038, 49111. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bainbridge Township
Bainbridge Township is in the bottom 3% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Bainbridge Township is healthier than only 3% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Bainbridge Township
56.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 21.2% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Bainbridge Township
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (27.8%), vs 15.4% across Michigan. Utility shut-off threats (16.6% vs 8.7%) and no reliable transportation (14.3% vs 8.3%) are higher too. 30.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Bainbridge Township adults live with a disability
2 in 5 adults live with a disability (41.3%, vs 31.1% across Michigan). The biggest difference is vision loss: 8.9% vs 4.9%. Disability ↓
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 Bainbridge Township’s likely range; Bainbridge Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49022, 49098, 49038, 49111, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Bainbridge Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bainbridge Township is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns, #684 of 701 in Michigan. All seven of Bainbridge Township’s estimates fall in the lowest 10% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 44.8% of adults, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
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). Bainbridge Township’s median household income is $74,574; among the 10,861 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$93K), it’s healthier than 1%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bainbridge Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
30.3% of Bainbridge Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bainbridge Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Out of every 100 Bainbridge Township adults…
Bainbridge Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bainbridge Township
No hospital or community health center in Bainbridge 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 Bainbridge 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.
1.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Bainbridge Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bainbridge Township runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Bainbridge 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.
Bainbridge Township and the towns around it
Bainbridge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge Township | D− | 44.8% | 17.5% | 20.8% | ZIP codes |
| Benton Township | D− | 48.3% | 19.5% | 22.4% | ZIP 49022 |
| Pipestone Township | C | 38.8% | 14% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Keeler Township | D | 41.4% | 15.1% | 19.5% | ZIP codes |
| Millburg | — | — | — | — |
Millburg: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Bainbridge Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bainbridge Township is better than Michigan on 1 and worse on 22; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Bainbridge Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bainbridge Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.8%25.8–31.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.7–20.7 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20%18–22.1 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.8%38.5–51.3 | 36.2% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 17.5%15.6–19.5 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.7%40.9–48.6 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.9%33.1–40.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.9%31.7–38.1 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.2%11.8–14.7 | 11.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8.1–9.7 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.5%8.6–10.4 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.3%11.1–13.6 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.6%5.1–6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.2%18.3–24.6 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.8%18.3–23.3 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.9%30.6–39.3 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.3%11.1–15.8 | 15.9% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.8%36.6–47.3 | 34.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.4%8.9–12 | 6.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.4%77.3–83.3 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.9%53.8–60.2 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.6%83.9–87.2 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%76.4–81.3 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.5%62.1–70.8 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.3%67.7–80.3 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.7%23.4–30.3 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.1%29.4–38.8 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.9%22.4–29.4 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 27.8%24.9–30.7 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.9%17.7–22.2 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16.6%14.9–18.4 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.3%12.8–15.8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 30.3%27.5–33 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.3%37.2–45.5 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.7%19.4–24 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.1%17.1–21.1 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%8.1–10.1 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.9%8.1–9.7 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.5%12.2–14.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.1%6.5–7.7 | 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 Bainbridge Township
Is Bainbridge Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bainbridge Township is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #684 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 1%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bainbridge Township?
CDC estimates 44.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 38.5% and 51.3%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bainbridge Township?
Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital in Watervliet, 5.7 miles in a straight line from Bainbridge Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Bainbridge Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.9–12%), 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 Bainbridge 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 Bainbridge 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.