On CDC estimates, Berlin Township is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns
Berlin Township beats Michigan on 5 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 48002. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Berlin Township
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Berlin Township
The closest emergency room is Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital in Rochester, 21.1 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Imlay City is closer (9.4 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Fewer Berlin Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Berlin Township’s likely range; Berlin Township’s figures come from ZIP code 48002, 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 Berlin Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Berlin Township is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns, #284 of 701 in Michigan. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 67% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 39%).
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). Berlin Township’s median household income is $93,948; among the 9,443 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($70K–$117K), it’s healthier than 44%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Care in and near Berlin Township
No hospital or community health center in Berlin 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 Berlin 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.3% of Berlin Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Berlin Township adults…
On every condition, Berlin Township is about the same as Michigan. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Berlin Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Berlin Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Berlin Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Berlin Township and the towns around it
Berlin Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Township | B | 35% | 11% | 15.3% | ZIP 48002 |
| Almont Township | B | 34.6% | 10.6% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| Riley Township | B+ | 34.8% | 10.4% | 14.4% | ZIP 48041 |
| Armada Township | B+ | 34.9% | 10.2% | 13.1% | ZIP 48005 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Berlin Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Berlin Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Berlin Township is better than Michigan on 5 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Berlin Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Berlin Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.7%14.8–21.1 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.3–16.3 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.5–20.2 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35%28.9–42.3 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11%9.4–12.8 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.7%32.9–41.3 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.8%32–40.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.5%27.4–34.3 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.2–13 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.8–10.8 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%5.9–7.8 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8%6.7–9.5 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.9–3.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.6%6.9–10.6 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.3%12.4–18.5 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.2%19–28.3 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%14–20.1 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.7%29.2–40.5 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.7%4.4–7.3 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.5%77.4–83.6 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.3%70.3–76.2 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.6%86.7–90.4 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.8%74.7–80.7 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.8%66.2–75 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76%68.9–82.3 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.9%23.6–31.2 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%28.2–38.8 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.2%19.4–27.4 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.1%8.8–13.9 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.1%7.4–11 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.2–7.5 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.2%5.3–7.3 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.3%7.2–11.6 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.9%26.7–35.9 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.2%11.1–15.8 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.9%11.8–16.3 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.3–8.3 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.4–4.7 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.4–8.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.8–3.9 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Berlin Township
Is Berlin Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Berlin Township is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #284 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 44%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Berlin Township?
CDC estimates 35% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.9% and 42.3%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Berlin Township?
Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital in Rochester, 21.1 miles in a straight line from Berlin Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Berlin Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.4–7.3%), 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 Berlin 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 Berlin 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.