On CDC estimates, Denmark Township is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns
Denmark Township differs from Michigan on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48757, 48768, 48734. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Denmark Township
Fewer Denmark Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer runs high in Denmark Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Denmark Township is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its B− tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Tuscola Township (C). Around town ↓
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 Denmark Township’s likely range; Denmark Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48757, 48768, 48734, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Denmark Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Denmark Township is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns, #371 of 701 in Michigan. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 55% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 32%).
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). Denmark Township’s median household income is $70,720; among the 10,573 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$88K), it’s healthier than 56%, about where its income would put it.
Where Denmark Township compares well: worried about having enough food, 12.4% (U.S. 15%); worried about keeping housing, 9.4% (U.S. 12%); lack reliable transportation, 6.8% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.6% of Denmark Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Denmark Township adults…
Denmark Township runs above MI on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Denmark Township is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Denmark Township as about how healthy they are.
Denmark Township and the towns around it
Denmark Township has the best Health Grade of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark Township | B− | 38.5% | 12.1% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| Blumfield Township | D | 40.7% | 16.4% | 17.7% | ZIP codes |
| Tuscola Township | C | 40.5% | 12.6% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Gilford Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Juniata Township | C− | 42% | 13.3% | 17.8% | ZIP codes |
Gilford Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Denmark Township
No hospital or community health center in Denmark 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 Denmark 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.
1 mile of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Denmark Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Denmark Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Denmark 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Denmark Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Denmark Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Denmark Township is better than Michigan on 4 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Denmark Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Denmark Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.2%16.8–21.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%13–16.3 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.5–19.1 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.5%31.7–45.7 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.1%10.6–13.6 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.7%34–41.4 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.4%33.6–41.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.5%29.4–35.6 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.3–12.6 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.7–11.5 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%7–8.5 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.9%7.9–10 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.6%10.3–15.2 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.9%12.8–16.9 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.9%21.1–28.8 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%13.5–18.7 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.4%28.1–39.5 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.3%5.2–7.4 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.5%77.6–83.3 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.2%65.2–71.2 | 68% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.1%86.5–89.5 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.2%76.7–81.5 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.4%66.1–74.5 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.2%69.8–82.1 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.9%23.5–30.3 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.2%26.7–35.6 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22%18.9–25.1 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.4%10.5–14.4 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.4%8.1–10.9 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%6–7.9 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.8%6–7.7 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.6%9.9–13.5 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32%28.2–35.8 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.8%12.9–16.7 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.2%12.6–15.8 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.4–9.2 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.2–5.1 | 4.9% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%7.6–9.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Denmark Township
Is Denmark Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Denmark Township is healthier than 46% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #371 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 56%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Denmark Township?
CDC estimates 38.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.7% and 45.7%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Denmark Township?
Mclaren Caro Region in Caro, 12.0 miles in a straight line from Denmark Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Denmark Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–7.4%), 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 Denmark Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Denmark 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.