On CDC estimates, Branch Township is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns
Branch Township differs from Michigan on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49402, 49410, 49405. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Branch Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Branch Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.7%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Branch Township runs above Michigan on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Branch Township, and more people treating it
43% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 81.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Branch Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.3%), 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 Branch Township’s likely range; Branch Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49402, 49410, 49405, 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 Branch Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Branch Township is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 40% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 11%).
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). Branch Township’s median household income is $61,886; among the 9,370 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 22%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Branch Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.1% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Branch Township adults…
Branch Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Branch 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.
37 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Branch Township
No hospital or community health center in Branch 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 Branch 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 Branch Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Branch 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.9% of Branch Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Branch Township and the towns around it
Branch Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branch Township | C− | 41.5% | 15.2% | 18.3% | ZIP codes |
| Logan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sheridan Township | C− | 41.5% | 15.6% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
| Sweetwater Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Custer Township | C | 41.4% | 13.2% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
| Sauble Township | — | — | — | — |
Logan Township, Sweetwater Township and Sauble 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 Branch Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Branch Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Branch Township is better than Michigan on 1 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Branch Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Branch Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.2%20.2–26.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15.3–19.3 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.7–19.6 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.5%34.3–48.7 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.2%13.3–17.1 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43%39–46.8 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40%36–43.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37.7%34.3–41 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.4–13 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.5%10.5–12.5 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.9%8.9–10.9 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.7%10.2–13.3 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.8%4.4–5.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.4%12.9–18.4 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.3%15.4–21.2 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28%23.7–32.5 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.7%12.3–17.3 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.7%29.1–40.7 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.4%6–9 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.6%78.7–84.3 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63%59.7–66.4 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.5%86.9–89.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.1%78.6–83.3 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.3%64.8–73.5 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.2%66.3–79.5 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.9%23.4–30.4 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.8%26.5–35.7 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.4%19.3–26 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.7%13.1–18.5 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.9%9.3–12.8 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.4%7.3–9.7 | 8.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%7.1–9.3 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.9%13.3–18.7 | 14.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.2%32.8–41.5 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.8%16.4–21.3 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.6%13.8–17.6 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.2%9.1–11.3 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.4–6.8 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.2%9–11.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.4–5.7 | 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 Branch Township
Is Branch Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Branch Township is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 22%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Branch Township?
CDC estimates 41.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.3% and 48.7%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Branch Township?
Corewell Health Ludington Hospital in Ludington, 15.3 miles in a straight line from Branch Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Branch Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–9%), 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 Branch 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 Branch 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.