Photo: Dwight Burdette · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Dexter Township is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Dexter Township differs from Michigan on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 23 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48130, 48118, 48137, 48169. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dexter Township
Dexter Township is an active town
Only 14.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. The town has 62 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Dexter Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (78.4% vs 68%) and cholesterol checks (91.1% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Dexter Township
Dexter Township runs below Michigan on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.7% vs 8.1%), stroke (2.7% vs 3.7%) and diabetes (8.7% vs 11.9%). Conditions ↓
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 Dexter Township’s likely range; Dexter Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48130, 48118, 48137, 48169, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Dexter Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dexter Township is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #30 of 701 in Michigan. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 98% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 89%.
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). Dexter Township’s median household income is $124,088; among the 5,158 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($93K–$155K), it’s healthier than 93%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
62 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Dexter Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Out of every 100 Dexter Township adults…
Dexter Township runs below MI on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Dexter Township
No hospital or community health center in Dexter 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 Dexter Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Dexter Township adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Dexter Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Dexter 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.
5.7% of Dexter Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Dexter Township and the towns around it
Dexter Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Township | A+ | 27.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% | ZIP codes |
| Webster Township | A+ | 27.3% | 8.2% | 9.3% | ZIP codes |
| Lima Township | A+ | 26.8% | 8.7% | 8.9% | ZIP codes |
| Lyndon Township | A | 28.9% | 9.6% | 10.5% | ZIP codes |
| Putnam Township | A− | 32.7% | 10.2% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dexter Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Dexter Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Dexter Township is better than Michigan on 23 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Dexter Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Dexter Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12%10.4–13.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11%9.8–12.4 | 14% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.6–15.6 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.9%24.6–31.6 | 36.2% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.7%7.7–9.9 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.5%28–33.3 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.4%30.6–36.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.7%24.5–29.2 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.5–11.8 | 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 | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.7%5–6.4 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.5–3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.7%4.7–6.9 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.6%8.1–11.1 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 14.9%12.8–17.2 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.8%15.5–20.2 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 25.9%22.9–29.3 | 34.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.9%3.2–4.6 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%77.3–82.3 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 78.4%76.3–80.5 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.1%89.8–92.1 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.7%74.8–80.3 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.5%70.3–76.6 | 69% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78%73–82.4 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.3%23.7–29.1 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.7%24.3–31.3 | 32.4% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 16.9%14.5–19.5 | 23.1% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.9%5.7–8.2 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.1%5.1–7.1 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.5%3.8–5.2 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.5%3.9–5.2 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.7%4.7–6.9 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.5%20–25.1 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.4%8.2–10.7 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.3%9.1–11.6 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3%2.7–3.3 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.7%5–6.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.2–2.7 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Dexter Township
Is Dexter Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dexter Township is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #30 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 93%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Dexter Township?
CDC estimates 27.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.6% and 31.6%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Dexter Township?
Chelsea Hospital in Chelsea, 6.5 miles in a straight line from Dexter Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Dexter Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.2–4.6%), 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 Dexter Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dexter 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.