Photo: User:Bryan Duggan · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Brandon Township is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns
Brandon Township beats Michigan on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48462, 48371, 48348. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brandon Township
Brandon Township is an active town
Only 18.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Fewer Brandon Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Brandon Township
Brandon Township runs below Michigan on stroke (2.9% vs 3.7%), diabetes (9.6% vs 11.9%) and COPD (6.7% vs 8.1%). Conditions ↓
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 Brandon Township’s likely range; Brandon Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48462, 48371, 48348, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Brandon Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brandon Township is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, #86 of 701 in Michigan. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 89% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 66%.
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). Brandon Township’s median household income is $93,523; among the 9,514 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($70K–$117K), it’s healthier than 84%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
5.5 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.8% of Brandon Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Brandon Township adults…
Brandon Township runs below MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Brandon Township
No hospital or community health center in Brandon 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 Brandon Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brandon Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Brandon Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Brandon 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.
Brandon Township and the towns around it
Brandon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Township | A− | 32.1% | 9.6% | 12.6% | ZIP codes |
| Groveland Township | A− | 32.9% | 10% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
| Independence Township | A | 31.1% | 9.3% | 11.4% | ZIP codes |
| Hadley Township | B+ | 34.1% | 10.7% | 13.6% | ZIP codes |
| Oxford Township | A− | 31.8% | 9.2% | 12.2% | ZIP 48371 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brandon Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Brandon Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Brandon Township is better than Michigan on 19 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Brandon Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Brandon Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.9%13.3–16.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%11–13.7 | 14% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.5–17.8 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.1%28.6–35.6 | 36.2% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.6%8.6–10.8 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.7%31.2–36.2 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35%32.4–37.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.2%24–28.4 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.1%10–12.2 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.2%8.5–10 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.4–6.6 | 7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.7%5.9–7.5 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.7%4.7–6.8 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.6%10.9–14.6 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.7%16.4–21.1 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.3%15.1–19.6 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.8%27.9–34 | 34.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5%4.1–5.9 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.3%77.8–82.5 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.6%72.2–76.8 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.8%88.5–91 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.7%75–80.2 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.8%68.8–74.9 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.1%70.2–79.8 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.3%21–25.8 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.4%27–33.9 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.5%17.8–23.3 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.7%8.2–11.4 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8%6.8–9.4 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.7%4.9–6.6 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.6%4.9–6.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.8%6.5–9.2 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.9%21.5–26.6 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.6%9.3–11.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.1%10.7–13.5 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.3 | 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 Brandon Township
Is Brandon Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brandon Township is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #86 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 84%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Brandon Township?
CDC estimates 32.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.6% and 35.6%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Brandon Township?
Ascension Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc, 12.8 miles in a straight line from Brandon Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Brandon Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.1–5.9%), 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 Brandon Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brandon 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.