Photo: rossograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Cassopolis is healthier than 66%
Cassopolis differs from Michigan on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cassopolis. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cassopolis
Making ends meet is harder in Cassopolis
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.3%), vs 15.4% across Michigan. Utility shut-off threats (11.8% vs 8.7%) and housing insecurity (15.4% vs 11.9%) are higher too. 20.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Cassopolis
61.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 16.1% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Cassopolis
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.3%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Cassopolis is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Cassopolis is healthier than 17%. Against the 2,604 towns with similar household incomes ($31K–$51K), it’s healthier than 66%. 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 Cassopolis’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Cassopolis’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cassopolis is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 27% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). Cassopolis’ median household income is $40,781; among the 2,604 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($31K–$51K), it’s healthier than 66%, 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.
20.5% of Cassopolis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cassopolis adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
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Out of every 100 Cassopolis adults…
Cassopolis runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Cassopolis
1 community health center in Cassopolis, 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 Cassopolis; ≈ 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).
How Cassopolis adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Cassopolis 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.
Cassopolis and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cassopolis | C− | 39.5% | 14% | 18.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cassopolis adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cassopolis
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cassopolis is better than Michigan on 1 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Cassopolis’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cassopolis | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.2%20–26.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.7–17.9 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.3–22 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.5%31.6–48 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14%12.1–16.1 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.4%35–43.7 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.7%31.4–40 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.5%26.9–34.1 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.6%11.1–14.2 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.1–8.7 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.5–8.4 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.4%8.1–10.9 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.1%13.2–19.2 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.3%15.4–21.6 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.1%24.3–34.4 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%12.3–18.1 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.8%32.2–45.7 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%6.3–9.9 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.6%76.2–82.9 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.6%57.9–65.2 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%83.9–87.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.3%74.4–80.1 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67%61.8–71.9 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.6%68.9–82.8 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27%23.1–31.1 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.2%28.2–40.5 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.3%22–31.1 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.3%16.8–24.1 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.4%12.8–18.2 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.8%10–13.8 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.6%9.1–12.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.5%17–24.4 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.3%30.6–40.3 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.6%14.1–19 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17%14.8–19.4 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.5–8.4 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.2%5.5–7 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.5%9.1–12 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.3–5.6 | 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 Cassopolis
Is Cassopolis a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cassopolis is healthier than 17% 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 Cassopolis?
CDC estimates 39.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.6% and 48%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cassopolis?
Ascension Borgess Lee Hospital in Dowagiac, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Cassopolis’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Cassopolis have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–9.9%), 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 Cassopolis 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 Cassopolis.
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.