On CDC estimates, Bloomer Township is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns
Bloomer Township differs from Michigan on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48811, 48845, 48884, 48834. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bloomer Township
Making ends meet is harder in Bloomer Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.7%), vs 15.4% across Michigan. Utility shut-off threats (12.1% vs 8.7%) and housing insecurity (16.3% vs 11.9%) are higher too. 19.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Bloomer Township
60.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 14.9% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Bloomer Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.5%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
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 Bloomer Township’s likely range; Bloomer Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48811, 48845, 48884, 48834, 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 Bloomer Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bloomer Township is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns, #600 of 701 in Michigan. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 45% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Bloomer Township’s median household income is $86,313; among the 10,296 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$108K), it’s healthier than 7%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Bloomer Township compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.9% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.5% of Bloomer Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bloomer Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
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
Out of every 100 Bloomer Township adults…
Bloomer Township runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Bloomer Township residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Bloomer Township
No hospital or community health center in Bloomer 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 Bloomer 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 Bloomer Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bloomer Township runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Bloomer 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.
Bloomer Township and the towns around it
Bloomer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomer Township | C− | 45.1% | 12.4% | 20.5% | ZIP codes |
| Carson City | D | 41.3% | 13.9% | 17.9% | CDC place |
| Crystal Township | C− | 43.3% | 12.8% | 19.2% | ZIP codes |
| North Plains Township | C | 40.3% | 11.8% | 17.5% | ZIP codes |
| North Shade Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bushnell Township | C− | 42.3% | 13.4% | 18.9% | ZIP codes |
North Shade Township: 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 Bloomer Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bloomer Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bloomer Township is better than Michigan on 1 and worse on 14; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Bloomer Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bloomer Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.7%19.5–25.9 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.1–16.9 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%16.8–21.2 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 45.1%37.9–52.1 | 36.2% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.4%10.8–14.2 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.9%33.9–41.9 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.9%30.1–37.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.2%23.3–29.2 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–11.9 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.9%6.3–7.6 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.2–7.8 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.6%7.5–9.7 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.9%12.4–17.6 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.5%17.2–23.7 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.6%23.1–32.3 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.8%15.8–22 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.3%33.5–45.5 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.3%8.3–12.7 | 6.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.3%73.6–80.5 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.8%57.2–64.2 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.1%80.7–85.3 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.9%67.6–74.1 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.2%56.4–65.8 | 69% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.6%68.6–81.7 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.6%21.2–28.1 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%28.4–38.4 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.9%23.9–31.9 | 23.1% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.7%17.4–24.4 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.3%13.9–19 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.1%10.5–14 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.8%9.3–12.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.5%16.3–22.8 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34%29.5–38.5 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.2%12.3–16.2 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17%14.8–19.2 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.6–8.3 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5–6.4 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.4%8.1–10.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%3.9–5.1 | 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 Bloomer Township
Is Bloomer Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bloomer Township is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #600 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 7%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bloomer Township?
CDC estimates 45.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.9% and 52.1%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bloomer Township?
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson in Carson City, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Bloomer Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bloomer Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.3–12.7%), 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 Bloomer 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 Bloomer 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.