On CDC estimates, Covert Township is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Covert Township trails Michigan on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49043, 49038, 49090. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Covert Township
Dental care lags in Covert Township
54% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 21.3% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
More Covert Township adults get no exercise
36.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Covert Township is in the bottom 3% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Covert Township is healthier than only 3% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More Covert Township adults live with a disability
2 in 5 adults live with a disability (41.9%, vs 31.1% across Michigan). The biggest difference is vision loss: 9.3% vs 4.9%. Disability ↓
Covert Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Covert Township is healthier than 3%. Against the 1,793 towns with similar household incomes ($28K–$47K), it’s healthier than 22%. 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 Covert Township’s likely range; Covert Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49043, 49038, 49090, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Covert Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Covert Township is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns. All seven of Covert Township’s estimates fall in the lowest 12% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is physical distress: 19.1% of adults, against 14% across Michigan and 13% nationally.
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). Covert Township’s median household income is $37,697; among the 1,793 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($28K–$47K), it’s healthier than 22%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Covert Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
7.3 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Covert Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Out of every 100 Covert Township adults…
Covert Township runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Covert Township
No hospital or community health center in Covert 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 Covert 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).
How Covert Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Covert 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.
29.2% of Covert Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Covert Township and the towns around it
Covert Township’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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covert Township | D− | 44.3% | 18.2% | 20.1% | ZIP codes |
| Bangor Township | — | — | — | — | |
| South Haven Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Coloma Township | C | 38.7% | 13.5% | 16.8% | ZIP 49038 |
| Hagar Township | D | 42.4% | 15.8% | 18.9% | ZIP codes |
Bangor Township and South Haven Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Covert Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Covert Township is better than Michigan on 0 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Covert Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Covert Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.6%26.9–34.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%16.9–21.6 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.7%17.5–22.1 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.3%37–51.6 | 36.2% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.2%15.9–20.5 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43%39–47.2 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.8%33.8–42.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.1%30.7–37.6 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.5%11.1–14 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.4–9 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.5%8.5–10.6 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.9%10.4–13.5 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.4%5–6.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 21.3%17.9–25.2 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.1%17.3–23.1 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.9%31.9–42.2 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.2%10.8–15.9 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.2%32.1–44.7 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.4%12.1–17 | 6.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.1%76.8–83.2 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54%50.3–57.7 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%83.1–86.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.4%76.7–81.7 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.5%59.6–69.4 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.9%64.1–79 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.4%23–30.2 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.3%29.3–39.4 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.4%22.7–30.4 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 29%25.2–32.9 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.1%17.4–22.9 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15%13.1–16.9 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.1%12.3–15.8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 29.2%25.6–32.9 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.9%37.2–46.8 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.3%19.5–25.2 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.6%17.2–22.1 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.3%8.3–10.4 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.3%8.3–10.4 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.2%11.7–14.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7%6.2–7.8 | 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 Covert Township
Is Covert Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Covert Township is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 22%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Covert Township?
CDC estimates 44.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 37% and 51.6%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Covert Township?
Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital in Watervliet, 6.9 miles in a straight line from Covert Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Covert Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.1–17%), 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 Covert Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Covert 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.