Where Delaware Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Delaware Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48465, 48456, 48441. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Delaware Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Delaware Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 7% across Michigan. Cancer is also above the state: 10.8%, vs 8.9% across Michigan. In all, Delaware Township runs above Michigan on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Delaware Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.9%), vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Delaware Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.8%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
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 Delaware Township’s likely range; Delaware Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48465, 48456, 48441, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Delaware Township adults…
Delaware Township runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Delaware Township is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Delaware Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Delaware Township
No hospital or community health center in Delaware 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 Delaware 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Delaware Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Delaware Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Delaware 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.
14.4% of Delaware Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Delaware 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forestville | — | — | — | — | |
| Sherman Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Minden Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marion Township | C− | 39.8% | 14.1% | 17.8% | ZIP codes |
| Forester Township | — | — | — | — |
Forestville, Sherman Township, Minden Township and Forester 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 Delaware Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Delaware Township
Why doesn’t Delaware 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 Delaware Township.
What hospital is closest to Delaware Township?
Deckerville Community Hospital in Deckerville, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Delaware 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 Delaware 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.