On CDC estimates, Boston Township is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns
Boston Township beats Michigan on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48881, 49331, 48815. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Boston Township
What’s behind Boston Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Boston Township is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns, #256 of 701 in Michigan. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 73% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 40%).
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). Boston Township’s median household income is $83,977; among the 10,459 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$105K), it’s healthier than 61%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.5% of Boston Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Boston Township adults…
Boston Township runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Boston Township
No hospital or community health center in Boston 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 Boston 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
10 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Boston Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Boston Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Boston 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.
Boston Township and the towns around it
Boston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Township | B | 37.5% | 10.6% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Keene Township | B− | 38.8% | 11.3% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Lowell Township | A− | 34.2% | 9.8% | 12.7% | ZIP codes |
| Campbell Township | B | 37.6% | 10.5% | 14.1% | ZIP codes |
| Berlin Township | C+ | 40.8% | 11.4% | 17.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Boston Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Boston Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Boston Township is better than Michigan on 6 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Boston Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Boston Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17%14.7–19.3 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.8–15.2 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.5–19.6 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.5%31.1–44.1 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.6%9.2–12.2 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.9%31.2–38.7 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.1%30.3–38 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.1%26–32.3 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.3%10–12.6 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.5–10.3 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.7–7.2 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.6%6.6–8.5 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9%7.3–10.9 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.5%12.2–16.8 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.2%18.5–26 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.5%14.7–20.7 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.4%28.2–38.9 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.9%4.9–7.1 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%76.3–82.6 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.5%67.5–73.5 | 68% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.9%86.1–89.4 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.6%72.4–78.5 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.4%66.1–74.5 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.9%70.1–82.7 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.7%24.1–31.4 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.5%26.9–36.4 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.7%18.5–25.1 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.7%9.8–13.9 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.4%8–11 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.8%5.8–7.9 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%5.7–7.6 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.5%8.7–12.5 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.8%24.9–32.6 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.3%10.6–14 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.8%12.1–15.5 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.3–8 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.6–4.5 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 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 Boston Township
Is Boston Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Boston Township is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #256 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 61%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Boston Township?
CDC estimates 37.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.1% and 44.1%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Boston Township?
Sparrow Ionia Hospital in Ionia, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Boston Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Boston Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–7.1%), 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 Boston 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 Boston 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.