On CDC estimates, Dundee is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns
Dundee differs from Michigan on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dundee. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dundee
Binge drinking is the habit Dundee doesn’t win on
20.7% of adults binge drink, vs 15.9% across Michigan, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Dundee
Dundee runs below Michigan on five chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.4% vs 3.7%), heart disease (4.8% vs 7%) and diabetes (8.4% vs 11.9%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%). Conditions ↓
Dundee is an active town
Only 19.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% 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 Dundee’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Dundee’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dundee is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns, #165 of 701 in Michigan. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 95% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 27%).
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). Dundee’s median household income is $78,837; among the 10,810 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$99K), it’s healthier than 83%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Dundee adults…
Dundee runs below MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Dundee residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Dundee
No hospital or community health center in Dundee 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 Dundee; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dundee adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Dundee adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Dundee 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.
9.1% of Dundee adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Dundee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee | B+ | 38% | 8.4% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| Milan Township | B | 36.4% | 10.5% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dundee adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Dundee
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Dundee is better than Michigan on 16 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Dundee’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Dundee | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.6%12.2–17.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.1–13.7 | 14% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16–21.1 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38%32.1–44.6 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.4%7.1–9.8 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.2%25.9–32.9 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32%28.7–36 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.3%22.6–28.4 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.3–13.2 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.8%4.8–7 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.1–2.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.2%5.8–8.8 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.6%9.8–15.6 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.5%15.8–23.8 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.7%17.5–24.4 | 15.9% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36%31.1–41.2 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.6%4.2–7.2 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.7%73.1–80.2 | 80.3% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.3%69.2–75.1 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%83.8–88.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72%68.7–74.9 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69%64.7–73.1 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.8%66.8–80.1 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.1%24.5–32.2 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.4%27.7–37.6 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.9%17.5–24.7 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.2%7.8–13.1 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.1%7.2–11.3 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.2–7.9 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.2–7.7 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.1%6.8–12 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.7%22.8–31.3 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10%8.4–11.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.5%11.3–15.9 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%5–6.4 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.9–3.9 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%5.9–8.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.2–3 | 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 Dundee
Is Dundee a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dundee is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #165 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 83%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Dundee?
CDC estimates 38% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.1% and 44.6%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Dundee?
Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital in Monroe, 14.7 miles in a straight line from Dundee’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Dundee have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.2–7.2%), 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 Dundee more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dundee.
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.