State Street Bridge · Photo: Ian Poellet (User:Werewombat) · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Bridgeport Township is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Bridgeport Township differs from Michigan on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48722, 48601, 48415. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bridgeport Township
Making ends meet is harder in Bridgeport Township
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.9%), vs 15.4% across Michigan. Utility shut-off threats (14.5% vs 8.7%) and no reliable transportation (12.4% vs 8.3%) are higher too. 25.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Bridgeport Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34%), vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Bridgeport Township
1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.2%), vs 3.7% across Michigan. 1 in 6 adults have diabetes (16.6%), vs 11.9% across Michigan. COPD is also above the state: 10.9%, vs 8.1% across Michigan. In all, Bridgeport Township runs above Michigan on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Bridgeport Township
Grades next door run from Frankenmuth Township (B+) to Spaulding Township (D−). Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport Township’s likely range; Bridgeport Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48722, 48601, 48415, 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 Bridgeport Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bridgeport Township is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns, #659 of 701 in Michigan. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 27% 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). Bridgeport Township’s median household income is $52,462; among the 6,624 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$66K), it’s healthier than 21%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Bridgeport Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.8% (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.
25.7% of Bridgeport Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
6.1 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Bridgeport Township adults…
Bridgeport Township runs above MI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Bridgeport Township and the towns around it
Bridgeport Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport Township | D | 39.2% | 16.6% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
| Saginaw | D− | 45.6% | 19.3% | 23.6% | CDC place |
| Bridgeport | — | — | — | — | |
| Buena Vista Township | D− | 46.8% | 22% | 23.2% | ZIP 48601 |
| Buena Vista | — | — | — | — | |
| Taymouth Township | C+ | 34.1% | 12% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
| Spaulding Township | D− | 46.7% | 21.9% | 23.2% | ZIP 48601 |
| Frankenmuth Township | B+ | 31.1% | 12.1% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
Bridgeport and Buena Vista: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Bridgeport Township
1 community health center in Bridgeport Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Bridgeport Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bridgeport Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bridgeport Township is better than Michigan on 2 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Bridgeport Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bridgeport Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.8%23.9–29.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.4–19.2 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19%16.9–21 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.2%33–45.4 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.6%14.6–18.6 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.7%39.8–47.5 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.5%32.5–40.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.2%30.9–37.5 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.8%11.4–14.3 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.5–10.2 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8%8–9.7 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.9%9.7–12 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.8–5.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.2%13.5–19.2 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.2%15.8–20.6 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34%29.5–38.2 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.3%11–15.8 | 15.9% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.5%32.1–43 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.3%8–10.8 | 6.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.3%79.3–84.9 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.2%58.8–65.5 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%85.2–88.4 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.8%78.2–83 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.7%65.2–73.8 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.3%70.7–83 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%22.6–29.5 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.2%30.1–40 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.6%22.8–30.3 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.9%22.3–27.7 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.5%15.3–19.5 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.5%12.8–16.1 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.4%11–13.8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 25.7%23.2–28.2 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.3%34.2–42.4 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.2%17.9–22.4 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17%15.2–19 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.6–9.5 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.8%7.2–8.5 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12%10.8–13.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.1%5.6–6.7 | 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 Bridgeport Township
Is Bridgeport Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bridgeport Township is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: D for health, #659 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 21%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bridgeport Township?
CDC estimates 39.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 33% and 45.4%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bridgeport Township?
Mymichigan Medical Center Saginaw in Saginaw, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Bridgeport Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bridgeport Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8–10.8%), 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 Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport 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.