Erin-Warren Fractional District No. 2 Schoolhouse · Photo: Appraiser · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Eastpointe is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Eastpointe differs from Michigan on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Eastpointe. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eastpointe
Making ends meet is harder in Eastpointe
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.7%), about twice the Michigan rate. Utility shut-off threats (17.5% vs 8.7%) and housing insecurity (22.5% vs 11.9%) are higher too. 29.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Eastpointe adults lack emotional support
3 in 10 adults lack social or emotional support (29.4%), vs 23.1% across Michigan. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 20.7%, vs 17.6% across Michigan. Mind & connection ↓
Eastpointe is in the bottom 7% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Eastpointe is healthier than only 7% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
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 Eastpointe’s likely range.
What’s behind Eastpointe’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eastpointe is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns, #674 of 701 in Michigan. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 20% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Eastpointe’s median household income is $62,325; among the 9,483 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 6%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Eastpointe compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.5% (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.
29.5% of Eastpointe adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
How Eastpointe adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Eastpointe runs above Michigan.
2 in 5 Eastpointe 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.
Out of every 100 Eastpointe adults…
Eastpointe runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Eastpointe
No hospital or community health center in Eastpointe 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 Eastpointe; ≈ 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.
0.8 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Eastpointe adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Eastpointe and the towns around it
Eastpointe’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastpointe | D | 45.9% | 14.4% | 20.3% | CDC place |
| Warren | C− | 39.1% | 12.5% | 18% | CDC place |
| St. Clair Shores | B | 36.4% | 10.7% | 14% | CDC place |
| Roseville | C− | 40.5% | 11.7% | 18% | CDC place |
| Harper Woods | C− | 40.7% | 14.5% | 17.1% | CDC place |
| Detroit | D− | 45.6% | 19.2% | 21.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Eastpointe adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Eastpointe
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Eastpointe is better than Michigan on 1 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Eastpointe’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Eastpointe | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.8%24.1–29.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.7–18.1 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.7%18.7–22.9 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 45.9%41.2–50.8 | 36.2% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.4%12.8–16.1 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.5%39.3–45.8 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.4%32.4–38.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.9%27.2–32.6 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 13.3%11.9–14.8 | 11.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%6–7.1 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.2–7.6 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.6%8.7–10.6 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%4–4.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.1%12.5–17.8 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.3%18–22.8 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.2%29.6–37.1 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.7%12.5–17.1 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.9%40.7–48.9 | 34.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.7%7.5–10 | 6.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.2%79.5–84.6 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.4%56.1–62.5 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%84–87.3 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.8–79.9 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.4%60.3–68.3 | 69% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.7%72.1–82.7 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.1%23.1–29.2 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.6%33.3–42.1 | 32.4% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.4%25.9–33.2 | 23.1% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 28.7%25.5–31.6 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22.5%19.9–25 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 17.5%15.6–19.5 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.4%12.8–15.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 29.5%26.5–32.4 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 37.4%33.9–41.2 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.6%15.7–19.6 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.5%16.6–20.4 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.5–6.9 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 7.1%6.6–7.8 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.9%10.8–13.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.7%5.2–6.2 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Eastpointe
Is Eastpointe a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Eastpointe is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health, #674 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 6%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Eastpointe?
CDC estimates 45.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 41.2% and 50.8%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Eastpointe?
Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital in Detroit, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Eastpointe’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Eastpointe have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.5–10%), 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 Eastpointe more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eastpointe.
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.