On CDC estimates, Beaverton Township is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns
Beaverton Township differs from Michigan on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48612, 48618. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Beaverton Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Beaverton Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Beaverton Township runs above Michigan on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Beaverton Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.2%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Beaverton Township, and more people treating it
41.9% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 80.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. 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 Beaverton Township’s likely range; Beaverton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48612, 48618, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Beaverton Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Beaverton Township is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 33% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). Beaverton Township’s median household income is $67,768; among the 10,302 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$85K), it’s healthier than 19%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Beaverton Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.7% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Beaverton Township adults…
Beaverton Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
11 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Beaverton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Beaverton Township
No hospital or community health center in Beaverton 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 Beaverton 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).
How Beaverton Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Beaverton 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.
15.2% of Beaverton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Beaverton Township and the towns around it
Beaverton Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaverton Township | C− | 40% | 14.1% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
| Tobacco Township | C− | 40.3% | 14.2% | 18.2% | ZIP 48612 |
| Beaverton | C− | 40.4% | 12.3% | 18.8% | CDC place |
| Grout Township | D | 40.4% | 15.3% | 18.3% | ZIP codes |
| Sheridan Township | D | 40.5% | 13.7% | 19.4% | ZIP codes |
| Warren Township | C | 36.1% | 13.2% | 18.2% | ZIP 48618 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Beaverton Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Beaverton Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Beaverton Township is better than Michigan on 1 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Beaverton Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Beaverton Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.6%19.8–25.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.9–18.9 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16–20.2 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40%32.1–48 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.1%12.3–16.1 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.9%37.5–46.1 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.1%35.6–44.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 35.9%32.1–39.5 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.5–13.3 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11%10.1–12.1 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.4%8.4–10.4 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.3%10–12.6 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.2–5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.2%13.2–19.3 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.2%15.8–21.1 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.3%23.9–33 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.3–17.9 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.7%27.4–40 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.2%6–8.5 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.4%77.9–84.3 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.1%60.4–67.5 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86.4–89.4 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.7%77.8–83.1 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.9%63.8–73.4 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.6%68.1–81.8 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.1%23.3–31 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.8%26.7–36.9 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.2%19.7–26.7 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.3%12.9–17.8 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.8%9.1–12.5 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%7–9.3 | 8.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%6.9–8.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.2%13–17.7 | 14.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.2%30.8–39.7 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.8%15.5–20.2 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.7%13.9–17.6 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.2–6.3 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10%8.9–11.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.3–5.2 | 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 Beaverton Township
Is Beaverton Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Beaverton Township is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 19%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Beaverton Township?
CDC estimates 40% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.1% and 48%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Beaverton Township?
Mymichigan Medical Center Gladwin in Gladwin, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Beaverton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Beaverton Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–8.5%), 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 Beaverton 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 Beaverton 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.