Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Bronson is healthier than 65%
Bronson differs from Michigan on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bronson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bronson
Making ends meet is harder in Bronson
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21%), vs 15.4% across Michigan. Housing insecurity (15.8% vs 11.9%) and no reliable transportation (10.7% vs 8.3%) are higher too. 20% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Bronson
62.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 18.7% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
1 in 9 working-age adults in Bronson has no health insurance
11.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 6.9% across Michigan. Checkups ↓
Bronson is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Bronson is healthier than 25%. Against the 4,460 towns with similar household incomes ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 65%. Health Grade ↓
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 Bronson’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Bronson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bronson is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 59% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 6%).
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). Bronson’s median household income is $46,359; among the 4,460 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 65%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20% of Bronson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bronson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Out of every 100 Bronson adults…
Bronson runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bronson
No hospital or community health center in Bronson 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 Bronson; ≈ 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Bronson adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bronson runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Bronson 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.
Bronson and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronson | C− | 37.1% | 11.5% | 18.7% | CDC place |
| Bronson Township | C | 36.2% | 12.6% | 18.3% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bronson adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bronson
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bronson is better than Michigan on 1 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Bronson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bronson | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.5%19–26.1 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.7–18.1 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.7%18.1–23.3 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.1%29.6–45.3 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.5%9.9–13.4 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.8%29.9–38 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.8%28.7–37 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.7%23.6–30 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.5–13.4 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.8%7.4–10.3 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.9–3.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.7%15.5–22.4 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.7%15.3–22.1 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.9%23.7–34.2 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.3–20.9 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.5%30–43.5 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.5%9.3–14 | 6.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.9%72.1–79.6 | 80.3% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.5%58.9–66.2 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.7%80–85.1 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.6%68.4–74.7 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.7%59.6–69.7 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73%65.1–80.3 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.2%25.1–33.4 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.5%30–40.8 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.7%20.8–28.6 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21%17.4–25.2 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.8%13.2–18.7 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11%9.3–12.8 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.7%9.1–12.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20%16.3–24 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.9%30.8–41 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.2%12–16.6 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.4%15.7–21.1 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.3–8.1 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.1–6.8 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%8.7–11.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.7–5 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Bronson
Is Bronson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bronson is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bronson?
CDC estimates 37.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.6% and 45.3%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bronson?
Insight Hospital and Medical Center Coldwater in Coldwater, 11.3 miles in a straight line from Bronson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bronson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.3–14%), 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 Bronson 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 Bronson.
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.