Photo: rossograph · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Climax Township is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns
Climax Township differs from Michigan on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49034, 49088, 49052. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Climax Township
Cancer runs high in Climax Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Fewer Climax Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 8 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 Climax Township’s likely range; Climax Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49034, 49088, 49052, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Climax Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Climax Township is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 59% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 27%).
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). Climax Township’s median household income is $75,625; among the 10,847 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$95K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
Where Climax Township compares well: sleep under 7 hours, 28.3% (U.S. 36%); worried about keeping housing, 9.5% (U.S. 12%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.8% of Climax Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Climax Township adults…
Climax Township runs above MI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Climax Township
No hospital or community health center in Climax 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 Climax 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Climax Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Climax Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Climax Township runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Climax 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.
Climax Township and the towns around it
Climax Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climax Township | B− | 39.2% | 11.7% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
| Leroy Township | B− | 40.2% | 12.5% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| Charleston Township | B+ | 36.8% | 10.2% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
| Wakeshma Township | B− | 39.6% | 11.5% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Pavilion Township | C+ | 40.2% | 11.5% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Athens Township | C+ | 40.7% | 12.4% | 16% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Climax Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Climax Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Climax Township is better than Michigan on 5 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Climax Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Climax Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.4%16.2–20.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13.1–16.5 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.9–19.6 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.2%35–43.4 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.3–13.2 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.1%34.3–40 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.4%35.5–41.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 31.8%29.3–34.4 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.3–12.7 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.7–11.5 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.9–8.6 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.8%7.8–10 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.6%9.5–13.9 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.3%13.1–17.7 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.9%21.7–28.3 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.5%14.4–18.9 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.3%24.1–32.8 | 34.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.2%5.1–7.6 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%78.1–83 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.6%66.5–72.5 | 68% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.7%87.2–90.2 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.1%76.6–81.4 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.6%67.6–75.3 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.4%69.6–82.2 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.6%25.8–31.6 | 25.7% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33%29.1–36.9 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22%19–25.1 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.6%10.6–15 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.5%8.1–11.2 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.1%6.1–8.1 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.8%5.9–7.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.8%9.7–14 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.5%28.2–34.9 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.3%12.5–16.2 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14%12.4–15.8 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.7–9.5 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 4.9% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7.5–9.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4.2 | 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 Climax Township
Is Climax Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Climax Township is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns: B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 48%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Climax Township?
CDC estimates 39.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 35% and 43.4%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Climax Township?
Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, 12.5 miles in a straight line from Climax Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Climax Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.1–7.6%), 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 Climax Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Climax 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.