Photo: ajay_suresh · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Bloomfield Township is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns
Bloomfield Township differs from Michigan on 28 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 27 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48302, 48301, 48304. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bloomfield Township
Bloomfield Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.8% vs 80.3%) and dentist visits (79.8% vs 68%). Checkups ↓
Bloomfield Township is an active town
Only 15.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. The town has 21 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Health varies a lot right around Bloomfield Township
Grades next door run from Birmingham (A+) to Pontiac (D). Bloomfield Township is an A+. Around town ↓
Bloomfield Township adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (27.4% vs 32.4%), frequent mental distress (11.8% vs 17.6%), lack of emotional support (17.6% vs 23.1%) and depression (19% vs 25.7%) all run below Michigan. Mind & connection ↓
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 Bloomfield Township’s likely range; Bloomfield Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48302, 48301, 48304, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Bloomfield Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bloomfield Township is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, #18 of 701 in Michigan. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 98% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 83%.
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). Bloomfield Township’s median household income is $162,788; among the 1,995 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($122K–$203K), it’s healthier than 83%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bloomfield 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.
21 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Bloomfield Township adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Bloomfield Township does better than Michigan.
1 in 4 Bloomfield 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.
Bloomfield Township and the towns around it
Bloomfield Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield Township | A+ | 27.3% | 9.8% | 7.3% | ZIP codes |
| Birmingham | A+ | 28.2% | 7.9% | 7.4% | CDC place |
| Pontiac | D | 43.5% | 16% | 20.3% | CDC place |
| Bloomfield Hills | A+ | 25.6% | 9.9% | 6.5% | CDC place |
| West Bloomfield Township | A | 29.9% | 10.7% | 9.4% | ZIP codes |
| Southfield Township | A+ | 28.7% | 9.1% | 7.6% | ZIP 48025 |
| Troy | A+ | 26.5% | 9.6% | 8.8% | CDC place |
| Franklin | A | 29.5% | 10% | 8.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Bloomfield Township adults…
Bloomfield Township runs below MI on 9 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bloomfield Township
No hospital or community health center in Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.7% of Bloomfield Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bloomfield Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bloomfield Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bloomfield Township is better than Michigan on 27 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Bloomfield Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bloomfield Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.8%10.3–13.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 14% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.6–13.2 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.3%24.1–30.6 | 36.2% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.8%8.6–11 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 35.2%32.6–37.8 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.1%34.2–39.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.6%24.3–28.8 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.8–10.9 | 11.5% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.1%10.1–12 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5%4.3–5.8 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5%4.1–6.1 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.3%6.2–8.6 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15.7%13.6–18 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%12.5–16.5 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 27.4%24.6–30.5 | 34.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.3%2.8–4 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.8%81.7–85.7 | 80.3% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 79.8%77.7–81.7 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92.8%91.8–93.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.9%79.6–84.1 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 75%72.1–78 | 69% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.7%74–83.1 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19%16.9–21.2 | 25.7% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 27.4%24.2–30.9 | 32.4% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.6%15.3–20.2 | 23.1% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.3%5.3–7.5 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.2%4.4–6.1 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.9%3.3–4.5 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 3.9%3.4–4.5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.7%3.8–5.6 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.7%18.5–23.1 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.4%8.2–10.7 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.3%7.3–9.4 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5%4.4–5.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%2.1–2.6 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Bloomfield Township
Is Bloomfield Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bloomfield Township is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #18 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 83%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bloomfield Township?
CDC estimates 27.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.1% and 30.6%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bloomfield Township?
Trinity Health Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, 2.5 miles in a straight line from Bloomfield Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bloomfield Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 2.8–4%), 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 Bloomfield Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bloomfield 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.