On CDC estimates, Columbus Township is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns
Columbus Township beats Michigan on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 48063. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Columbus Township
Fewer Columbus 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 ↓
Columbus Township is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its B+ tops all five graded neighbors. The closest is St. Clair Township (B). Around town ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Columbus Township
Columbus Township runs below Michigan on stroke (3.1% vs 3.7%) and diabetes (10.1% vs 11.9%). Conditions ↓
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 Columbus Township’s likely range; Columbus Township’s figures come from ZIP code 48063, 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 Columbus Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Columbus Township is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, #187 of 701 in Michigan. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 79% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 46%).
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). Columbus Township’s median household income is $93,844; among the 9,463 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($70K–$117K), it’s healthier than 65%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.5% of Columbus Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Columbus Township and the towns around it
Columbus Township has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Township | B+ | 33.6% | 10.1% | 13.7% | ZIP 48063 |
| St. Clair Township | B | 34.5% | 11% | 14.4% | ZIP 48079 |
| Richmond Township | C− | 38.7% | 12.4% | 17.9% | ZIP 48062 |
| Wales Township | B | 35% | 10.7% | 15% | ZIP 48027 |
| Richmond | D | 40.3% | 13.5% | 19.9% | CDC place |
| Casco Township | B− | 35.9% | 11.4% | 16.3% | ZIP 48064 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Columbus Township adults…
Columbus Township runs below MI on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Columbus Township
No hospital or community health center in Columbus 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 Columbus 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.
9.7 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Columbus Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Columbus Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Columbus 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Columbus Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Columbus Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Columbus Township is better than Michigan on 7 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Columbus Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Columbus Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.3%13.4–19.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.2–15.4 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%14.8–19.8 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.6%27.6–40.8 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.6–11.8 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.8%30.9–39 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.8%31.1–39.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.9%25.7–32.4 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.3%10–12.8 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.7–10.7 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.5–7.3 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.2%5.8–8.7 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.7–3.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.9%5.5–8.6 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.7%10.7–16.9 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.2%17.2–25.9 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%14.5–20.7 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.9%28.4–39.8 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.4%3.9–7 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.3%77.2–83.6 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.3%67.2–73.4 | 68% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.6%86.5–90.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77%73.9–80 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.6%67–75.9 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.5%72.8–85.1 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.8%23.3–30.8 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.9%27.9–38.3 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.3%18.7–26.5 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.2%7.7–13.4 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.5%6.8–10.6 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%4.9–7.2 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%4.9–7.1 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.5%6.3–11.2 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.2%24.6–34.3 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.1%9.9–14.5 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.3%11.1–15.7 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6–7.9 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.1–4.3 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%5.9–8.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.5–3.6 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Columbus Township
Is Columbus Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Columbus Township is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #187 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 65%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Columbus Township?
CDC estimates 33.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.6% and 40.8%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Columbus Township?
Ascension River District Hospital in East China, 11.6 miles in a straight line from Columbus Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Columbus Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.9–7%), 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 Columbus 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 Columbus 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.