Where Colfax Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Colfax Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49459, 49402. 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 (11.4%), 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 five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Colfax Township
60.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 17.5% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Colfax Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.2%), vs 15.4% across Michigan. No reliable transportation (10.2% vs 8.3%) and utility shut-off threats (10.6% vs 8.7%) are higher too. 20.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% 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 Colfax Township’s likely range; Colfax Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49459, 49402, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Colfax Township adults…
Colfax Township runs above MI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Colfax Township 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.
20.2% of Colfax Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Colfax Township
No hospital or community health center in Colfax 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 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.
38 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
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.
Colfax Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Logan Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Leavitt Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Troy Township | — | — | — | — |
Crystal Township, Logan Township, Leavitt Township and Troy 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.
Questions about health in Colfax Township
Why doesn’t Colfax Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Colfax Township.
What hospital is closest to Colfax Township?
Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus in Shelby, 17.4 miles in a straight line from Colfax Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
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. 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.