Indian Trail Road-Belle River Bridge · Photo: Notorious4life · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, China Township is healthier than 40%
China Township differs from Michigan on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 48054. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in China Township
Against towns with similar incomes, China Township’s lead shrinks
China Township is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns, but 40% of the 8,759 towns with similar household incomes ($74K–$124K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in China Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.7%), vs 29.1% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Fewer China Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 China Township’s likely range; China Township’s figures come from ZIP code 48054, 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 China Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, China Township is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns, #274 of 701 in Michigan. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 63% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 43%).
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). China Township’s median household income is $98,879; among the 8,759 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($74K–$124K), it’s healthier than 40%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 China Township adults…
China Township runs above MI on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9% of China Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near China Township
No hospital or community health center in China 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 China 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of China Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How China Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 China 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.
China Township and the towns around it
China Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Township · East China Township | B | 34.4% | 11.9% | 14.2% | ZIP 48054 |
| Casco Township | B− | 35.9% | 11.4% | 16.3% | ZIP 48064 |
| St. Clair Township | B | 34.5% | 11% | 14.4% | ZIP 48079 |
| St. Clair | B+ | 34.2% | 10.7% | 14% | CDC place |
| Cottrellville Township | B− | 35.4% | 11.5% | 15.9% | ZIP 48039 |
| Marine City | C+ | 35.6% | 11.6% | 16.6% | CDC place |
China Township and East China Township share one ZIP estimate, so they share a row. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of China Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for China Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, China Township is better than Michigan on 8 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside China Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | China Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.1%15.5–21.1 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%12.7–16.6 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.6–18.7 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.4%28.4–41.6 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.9%10.3–13.8 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.7%35.8–44.1 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.8%33.9–42.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.7%30.3–37.4 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10–12.7 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.5%10.4–12.6 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9%7–8.9 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.6%7.4–10 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.9%7.2–10.9 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.2%11.8–16.9 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.9%19.8–28.3 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%12.6–18.3 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.8%28.4–39.6 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.3%4.3–6.5 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.4%79.5–85.3 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73%69.9–75.9 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.1%88.6–91.4 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.5%77.7–83.2 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.6%68.5–76.7 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.1%70.2–83.1 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26%22.6–30 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.1%27.1–37.1 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.9%18.5–25.6 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.5%8.4–12.7 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.3%6.9–9.9 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%5–6.9 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5–6.8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9%7.1–11.1 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.4%28.2–37.1 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.8%12.6–17.2 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.5–15.1 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.5%7.5–9.6 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.7–4.9 | 4.9% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.8%6.8–9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3–4 | 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 China Township
Is China Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, China Township is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #274 of 701 in Michigan. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in China Township?
CDC estimates 34.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.4% and 41.6%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to China Township?
Ascension River District Hospital in East China, 4.4 miles in a straight line from China Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in China Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.3–6.5%), 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 China 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 China 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.