Jared H. Gay House · Photo: rossograph · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Crystal Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Crystal Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49420, 49459. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Crystal Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Crystal Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Crystal Township runs above Michigan on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
1 in 10 working-age adults in Crystal Township has no health insurance
10.2% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 6.9% across Michigan. 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 Crystal Township’s likely range; Crystal Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49420, 49459, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Crystal Township adults…
Crystal Township runs above MI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Crystal Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Crystal Township
No hospital or community health center in Crystal 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 Crystal 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.
45 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Crystal Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Crystal 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.
17.3% of Crystal Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Crystal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colfax Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Elbridge Township | C− | 40.5% | 13.7% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
| Weare Township | C+ | 38.9% | 13.7% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Eden Township | — | — | — | — |
Colfax Township and Eden 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 Crystal Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Crystal Township
Why doesn’t Crystal 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 Crystal Township.
What hospital is closest to Crystal Township?
Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus in Shelby, 13.7 miles in a straight line from Crystal 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 Crystal 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.