Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Blumfield Township is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns
Blumfield Township differs from Michigan on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48601, 48757, 48734, 48747. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Blumfield Township
Making ends meet is harder in Blumfield Township
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.3%), vs 15.4% across Michigan. Utility shut-off threats (14.3% vs 8.7%) and no reliable transportation (12.3% vs 8.3%) are higher too. 25.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Blumfield Township
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5.1%), vs 3.7% across Michigan. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.4%), vs 11.9% across Michigan. COPD is also above the state: 10.6%, vs 8.1% across Michigan. In all, Blumfield Township runs above Michigan on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Blumfield Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.4%), vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Health varies a lot right around Blumfield Township
Grades next door run from Frankenmuth Township (B+) to Buena Vista Township (D−). Blumfield Township is a D. Around town ↓
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 Blumfield Township’s likely range; Blumfield Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48601, 48757, 48734, 48747, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Blumfield Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Blumfield Township is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 23% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 8%).
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). Blumfield Township’s median household income is $86,979; among the 10,240 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$109K), it’s healthier than 2%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Blumfield Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25.4% of Blumfield Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Blumfield Township adults…
Blumfield Township runs above MI on 7 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Blumfield Township and the towns around it
Blumfield Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blumfield Township | D | 40.7% | 16.4% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Buena Vista Township | D− | 46.8% | 22% | 23.2% | ZIP 48601 |
| Denmark Township | B− | 38.5% | 12.1% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| Merritt Township | C+ | 37.6% | 12.3% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Frankenmuth Township | B+ | 31.1% | 12.1% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Blumfield Township
No hospital or community health center in Blumfield 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 Blumfield 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Blumfield Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Blumfield Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Blumfield 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Blumfield Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Blumfield Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Blumfield Township is better than Michigan on 1 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Blumfield Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Blumfield Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26%23.3–28.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%15.1–18.7 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.7–20.6 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.7%34.4–47 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.4%14.5–18.2 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.1%39.4–46.7 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.7%33–40.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.9%30.8–37 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.6%11.3–14 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.6–10.2 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.7%7.9–9.5 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.6%9.5–11.7 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.7–5.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17%14.3–20.1 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.7%15.4–19.9 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.4%28.4–36.5 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.6%11.4–16 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.2%32–42.8 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.8%7.5–10.2 | 6.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.2%79.4–84.8 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.4%59.2–65.5 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%85.5–88.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.6%78.3–82.7 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.5%65.1–73.5 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.1%70.8–82.6 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.8%22.6–29.1 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.2%29.5–38.7 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.7%22.3–29.2 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.3%21.8–26.8 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.2%15.2–19.2 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.3%12.7–15.9 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.3%11–13.6 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 25.4%23.1–27.7 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.3%33.4–41.1 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.6%17.5–21.8 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.7%14.9–18.5 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.4–9.2 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.7%7.1–8.4 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.7%10.6–12.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.1%5.6–6.6 | 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 Blumfield Township
Is Blumfield Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Blumfield Township is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 2%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Blumfield Township?
CDC estimates 40.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.4% and 47%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Blumfield Township?
Mymichigan Medical Center Saginaw in Saginaw, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Blumfield Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Blumfield Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.5–10.2%), 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 Blumfield 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 Blumfield 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.