On CDC estimates, Caldwell Township is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns
Caldwell Township trails Michigan on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49663, 49651. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Caldwell Township
COPD and heart disease run high in Caldwell Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 7% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Caldwell Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Caldwell Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Caldwell Township is healthier than 18%. Against the 7,198 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 36%. 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 Caldwell Township’s likely range; Caldwell Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49663, 49651, 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 Caldwell Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Caldwell Township is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 35% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). Caldwell Township’s median household income is $54,250; among the 7,198 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 36%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Caldwell Township adults…
Caldwell Township runs above MI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
23 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Caldwell Township
No hospital or community health center in Caldwell 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 Caldwell 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 Caldwell Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Caldwell Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Caldwell 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.
16.8% of Caldwell Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Caldwell Township and the towns around it
Caldwell Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Township | C− | 40.1% | 13.1% | 19% | ZIP codes |
| Cedar Creek Township | C− | 40.4% | 12.9% | 19.5% | ZIP 49663 |
| Forest Township | C− | 39.1% | 13.7% | 17.4% | ZIP 49651 |
| Lake Township | C− | 39% | 13.5% | 17.3% | ZIP codes |
| Bloomfield Township | — | — | — | — |
Bloomfield 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 Caldwell Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Caldwell Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Caldwell Township is better than Michigan on 0 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Caldwell Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Caldwell Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.5%19.9–25.2 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.7–18.1 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17.4–21.4 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.1%33–47.7 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.1%11.5–14.7 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39%35.3–42.9 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.1%33.3–41 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.9%29.7–36 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.8–13.3 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.7–10.5 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.5–9.1 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.6%9.5–11.8 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.8–4.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.6%12.2–17.2 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19%16.5–21.4 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.7%23.7–31.8 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%14.1–19.6 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.3%28.6–40.3 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.6%6.4–9 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%76.3–82.2 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.8%60.6–67 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%84.2–87.5 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.2%74.7–79.7 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.1%62.7–71.3 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.9%65.5–79.2 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.7%25.3–32.4 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.6%28–37.2 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.1%19.9–26.4 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.6%14.3–19.1 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12%10.4–13.7 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.1%7.9–10.3 | 8.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.8%7.7–9.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.8%14.4–19.2 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.7%31.6–39.7 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.4%14.5–18.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.9%15.1–18.7 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.8–9.6 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.2 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.2%9.2–11.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.2–5.1 | 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 Caldwell Township
Is Caldwell Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Caldwell Township is healthier than 18% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 36%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Caldwell Township?
CDC estimates 40.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 33% and 47.7%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Caldwell Township?
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital in Cadillac, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Caldwell Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Caldwell Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.4–9%), 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 Caldwell 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 Caldwell 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.