Albert E. Sleeper House · Photo: Postcard · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Colfax Township is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns
Colfax Township trails Michigan on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48413, 48731. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Colfax Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Colfax Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Colfax Township runs above Michigan on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Colfax Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.2%), vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Colfax Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.4%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Colfax Township has a five-star hospital
Mclaren Thumb Region is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Colfax Township’s likely range; Colfax Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48413, 48731, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Colfax Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Colfax Township is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 30% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 13%).
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). Colfax Township’s median household income is $69,408; among the 10,466 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 13%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Colfax Township adults…
Colfax Township runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Colfax Township
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Colfax Township, 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 Colfax 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.
4.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Colfax Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Colfax Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Colfax 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.
16.4% of Colfax Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Colfax Township and the towns around it
Colfax Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colfax Township | C− | 39.7% | 14.3% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
| Bad Axe | D | 40.5% | 14.6% | 19.4% | CDC place |
| Meade Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Oliver Township | C− | 39.5% | 13.5% | 17.5% | ZIP codes |
| Verona Township | C− | 39.7% | 14.3% | 18.4% | ZIP 48413 |
| Sheridan Township | — | — | — | — |
Meade Township and Sheridan Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Colfax Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Colfax Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Colfax Township is better than Michigan on 0 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Colfax Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Colfax Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.1%20.2–26.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15–19.3 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16.2–20.5 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.7%31.8–48.6 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.3%12.5–16.4 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.1%36.8–45.8 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.3%34–43.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35%31.4–38.9 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.4–13.2 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.9%9.9–12 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.2%8.3–10.3 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.3%9.9–12.7 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.6%4.2–5.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.4%13.4–19.8 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.4%15.7–21.3 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.2%25.5–35.5 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.8%12.2–17.8 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.8%27.5–40.8 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6.3–9.3 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%77.2–83.7 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.7%59.9–67.2 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%85.4–88.7 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.8%77.1–82.3 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.8%63.7–73.6 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.9%64.7–80.1 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.4%23.6–31.7 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.3%27.3–37.8 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.4%19.8–27.4 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.4%13.8–19.5 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.3%9.6–13.3 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.6%7.4–10 | 8.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.4%7.3–9.7 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.4%13.8–19.4 | 14.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.3%32.8–42.2 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.3%15.9–20.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.1%14.2–18.3 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.8%8.8–11 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.4–6.7 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.5%9.3–11.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 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 Colfax Township
Is Colfax Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Colfax Township is healthier than 16% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 13%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Colfax Township?
CDC estimates 39.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.8% and 48.6%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Colfax Township?
Mclaren Thumb Region in Bad Axe, 1.7 miles in a straight line from Colfax Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Colfax Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–9.3%), 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 Colfax Township 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 Colfax 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.