Photo: F. D. Richards · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Coldwater is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns
Coldwater trails Michigan on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Coldwater. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Coldwater
Dental care lags in Coldwater
59.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 18.1% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Coldwater
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.5%), vs 15.4% across Michigan. Utility shut-off threats (11.8% vs 8.7%) and no reliable transportation (11.1% vs 8.3%) are higher too. 22.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Coldwater
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.7% across Michigan. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.3%, vs 7% across Michigan. In all, Coldwater runs above Michigan on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Coldwater is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Coldwater is healthier than 14%. Against the 6,059 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 34%. 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 Coldwater’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Coldwater’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Coldwater is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns, #635 of 701 in Michigan. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 36% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Coldwater’s median household income is $50,781; among the 6,059 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$63K), it’s healthier than 34%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Coldwater adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.2% of Coldwater adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Coldwater adults…
Coldwater runs above MI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Coldwater
1 hospital in Coldwater, 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 Coldwater; ≈ 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.
3.7 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
How Coldwater adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Coldwater 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.
Coldwater and the towns around it
Coldwater’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coldwater | D | 37.9% | 13.9% | 19.9% | CDC place |
| Coldwater Township | C− | 36.4% | 13.8% | 18.2% | ZIP 49036 |
| Girard Township | C | 37.4% | 13.3% | 17.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Coldwater adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Coldwater
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Coldwater is better than Michigan on 0 and worse on 16; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Coldwater’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Coldwater | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.5%21.5–27.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%14.9–18.9 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.9%17.6–22.1 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.9%30.6–45.7 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.9%12.1–15.8 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.7%35.6–43.9 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.4%31.2–39.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.6%27.3–33.9 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.4–13.2 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.7–9.4 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.4–9.2 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.7%9.5–11.9 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4–4.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.1%15.1–21.7 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.9%17.1–22.6 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.3%25.7–35.1 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.3–19.3 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.5%31–44.5 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10%8.3–11.8 | 6.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.9%74.4–81.3 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.4%55.8–63.2 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.6%81.6–85.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.4%72.6–78.1 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.3%59.3–69.3 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.2%62.1–77.9 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.7%23.8–31.7 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.5%29.3–39.9 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.9%21.2–28.7 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.5%18.5–24.6 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.3%13.2–17.5 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.8%10.2–13.4 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.1%9.7–12.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.2%19.3–25.2 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.7%34–43.3 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.2%15–19.4 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.3%16.1–20.4 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.9%7.9–9.9 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.8%6.1–7.4 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.4%10.1–12.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 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 Coldwater
Is Coldwater a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Coldwater is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns: ≈ D for health, #635 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 34%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Coldwater?
CDC estimates 37.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.6% and 45.7%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Coldwater?
Insight Hospital and Medical Center Coldwater in Coldwater, 0.7 miles in a straight line from Coldwater’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Coldwater have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.3–11.8%), 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 Coldwater 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 Coldwater.
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.