Where Columbus Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Columbus Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49853, 49868. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Columbus Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Columbus Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.1%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.7%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. COPD is also above the state: 11%, vs 8.1% across Michigan. In all, Columbus Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Columbus Township, and more people treating it
43.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 82.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 codes 49853, 49868, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Columbus Township adults…
Columbus Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Columbus Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
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.
153 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Columbus Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.8% of Columbus Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Columbus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Township | D | 40.7% | 15.2% | 19.1% | ZIP 49868 |
| Lakefield Township | C | 38.1% | 14.5% | 16% | ZIP codes |
| Seney Township | — | — | — | — |
Seney 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 Columbus Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Columbus Township
Why doesn’t Columbus 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 Columbus Township.
What hospital is closest to Columbus Township?
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital in Newberry, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Columbus 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 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. 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.