Photo: John Menard from Phoenix, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Chikaming Township is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns
Chikaming Township differs from Michigan on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49128, 49125, 49116, 49129. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chikaming Township
Cancer and arthritis run high in Chikaming Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.8%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 36.3% of adults have arthritis, vs 29.1% across Michigan. In all, Chikaming Township runs above Michigan on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 44% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Chikaming Township, and more people treating it
41.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 81.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Chikaming Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72% vs 68%) and cholesterol checks (90.9% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
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 Chikaming Township’s likely range; Chikaming Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49128, 49125, 49116, 49129, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Chikaming Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chikaming Township is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns, #283 of 701 in Michigan. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 81% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 34%).
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). Chikaming Township’s median household income is $83,908; among the 10,463 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$105K), it’s healthier than 55%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Chikaming Township adults…
Chikaming Township runs above MI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Chikaming Township is an older town: 44% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Chikaming Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chikaming Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Chikaming Township
No hospital or community health center in Chikaming 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 Chikaming 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
34 miles of trails across 19 parks and preserves
How Chikaming Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Chikaming Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Chikaming 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.
9.2% of Chikaming Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Chikaming Township and the towns around it
Chikaming Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chikaming Township | B | 35.9% | 13.1% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
| Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert | — | — | — | — | |
| Weesaw Township | C+ | 37.9% | 13.3% | 16% | ZIP codes |
| New Buffalo Township | B | 36.1% | 13.5% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Lake Township | B | 35.9% | 12.1% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
| Three Oaks Township | B− | 36.2% | 12.5% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chikaming Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Chikaming Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Chikaming Township is better than Michigan on 10 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Chikaming Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Chikaming Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.2%15.6–20.9 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13–16.7 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.2–16.8 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.9%29.8–42.4 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.1%11.3–15.1 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.5%37.4–45.7 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40%35.9–44.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 36.3%32.7–40 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.5 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.8%11.5–14.1 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.6–9.6 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9%7.8–10.3 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.9%8.1–12.1 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.3%11.1–15.5 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.3%20.4–28.4 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.3%11.9–17.1 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.1%29.2–39.5 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.6%4.6–6.8 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.1%79.1–84.8 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72%69.2–75 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.9%89.5–92 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.2%78.3–83.9 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.9%70.9–78.8 | 69% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.6%72.4–84.1 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.6%21.3–28.1 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.2%24.7–33.9 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.5%17.4–23.8 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.3%8.5–12.2 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.9%6.6–9.3 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%4.9–6.7 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.7%4.9–6.6 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.2%7.6–10.9 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.8%28.6–37 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.4%13.2–17.7 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.6%10.9–14.2 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.2%8.1–10.3 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 4.9% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.8%6.8–8.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 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 Chikaming Township
Is Chikaming Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chikaming Township is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #283 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 55%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Chikaming Township?
CDC estimates 35.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.8% and 42.4%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Chikaming Township?
Franciscan Health Michigan City in Michigan City, 17.2 miles in a straight line from Chikaming Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Chikaming Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.6–6.8%), 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 Chikaming Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chikaming 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.