On CDC estimates, Burton is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns
Burton trails Michigan on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Burton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Burton
Making ends meet is harder in Burton
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.4%), vs 15.4% across Michigan. No reliable transportation (10.7% vs 8.3%) and utility shut-off threats (11.2% vs 8.7%) are higher too. 20.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Mental distress runs high in Burton
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (20.6%), vs 17.6% across Michigan. Depression is above the state too: 28.9%, vs 25.7% across Michigan. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Burton
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.3%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Health varies a lot right around Burton
Grades next door run from Grand Blanc Township (B+) to Flint (D−). Burton 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 Burton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
What’s behind Burton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Burton is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns, #632 of 701 in Michigan. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 39% 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). Burton’s median household income is $60,052; among the 8,924 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 20%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.7% of Burton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
How Burton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Burton runs above Michigan.
4 in 10 Burton 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
12 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Burton and the towns around it
Burton’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton | D | 40.8% | 12.8% | 19.3% | CDC place |
| Flint | D− | 50.5% | 19.3% | 25.3% | CDC place |
| Davison Township | C+ | 37.3% | 11.1% | 15.3% | ZIP 48423 |
| Genesee Township | D− | 45% | 15.9% | 22.8% | ZIP codes |
| Grand Blanc Township | B+ | 35.6% | 10.5% | 12.7% | ZIP codes |
| Flint Township | D | 42.3% | 14.3% | 18% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Burton adults…
Burton runs above MI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Burton
2 community health centers in Burton, 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 Burton; ≈ 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 Burton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Burton adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Burton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Burton is better than Michigan on 0 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Burton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Burton | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.3%21.2–25.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15.4–18.8 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.6%18.7–22.7 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.8%36.8–45.2 | 36.2% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.8%11.5–14.4 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.9%35.1–40.9 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.2%34.3–40.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.2%29.8–34.8 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.5%11.3–14 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.2–9.8 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%7.1–8.6 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.3%9.3–11.3 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.9–4.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.4%11.3–15.8 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.3%17.2–21.6 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29%26–32.4 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%13.4–18.1 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.5%35.5–43.9 | 34.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.1%6.9–9.4 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79%76.3–81.7 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.6%60.8–66.6 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.5%83.8–87.1 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77%74.4–79.5 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.7%64.1–71.5 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.4%71.1–81.6 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.9%26.1–32.1 | 25.7% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 36.5%32.4–40.7 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.4%22.2–28.7 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.4%17.9–22.9 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.7%12.8–16.6 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.2%9.9–12.7 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.7%9.4–11.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.7%18.3–23.1 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.9%33.8–40.3 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.5%15.8–19.4 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.8%16.2–19.6 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%7.1–8.7 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.6–6.7 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11%10–12.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.5–5.4 | 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 Burton
Is Burton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Burton is healthier than 15% of U.S. towns: D for health, #632 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 20%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Burton?
CDC estimates 40.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.8% and 45.2%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Burton?
Hurley Medical Center in Flint, 4.6 miles in a straight line from Burton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Burton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.9–9.4%), 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 Burton 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 Burton.
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.