Where Delton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Delton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Delton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Delton
Cancer runs high in Delton
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Delton adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Delton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Delton adults…
Delton runs above MI on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Delton is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Delton as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.3% of Delton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Delton
No hospital or community health center in Delton 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 Delton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Delton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Delton adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Delton 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.
Delton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Township | B | 36.3% | 11.5% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
| Hope Township | B− | 36.9% | 11.7% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| Prairieville Township | B | 35.9% | 11.3% | 14% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Delton adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Delton
Why doesn’t Delton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Delton.
What hospital is closest to Delton?
Corewell Health Pennock Hospital in Hastings, 11.7 miles in a straight line from Delton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Delton.
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.