On CDC estimates, Egelston Township is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns
Egelston Township differs from Michigan on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49442, 49457, 49451. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Egelston Township
Making ends meet is harder in Egelston Township
22.3% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 15.4% across Michigan. Utility shut-off threats (13.3% vs 8.7%) and housing insecurity (17.1% vs 11.9%) are higher too. 23.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Egelston Township is in the bottom 9% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Egelston Township is healthier than only 9% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on mental distress, obesity and smoking. Health Grade ↓
Dental care lags in Egelston Township
59.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 15.8% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
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 Egelston Township’s likely range; Egelston Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49442, 49457, 49451, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Egelston Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Egelston Township is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns, #664 of 701 in Michigan. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 27% 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). Egelston Township’s median household income is $61,432; among the 9,289 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 10%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
23.6% of Egelston Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Keeping up with care
Share of Egelston Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Out of every 100 Egelston Township adults…
Egelston Township runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Egelston Township
No hospital or community health center in Egelston 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 Egelston 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.
25 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Egelston Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Egelston Township runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Egelston 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.
Egelston Township and the towns around it
Egelston Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egelston Township | D | 46.9% | 13.7% | 20.6% | ZIP codes |
| Muskegon Township | C− | 45.2% | 13.1% | 18.7% | ZIP codes |
| Moorland Township | C | 42.6% | 11.5% | 17.5% | ZIP codes |
| Sullivan Township | B− | 40% | 11.3% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
| Cedar Creek Township | C | 43.4% | 11.9% | 17.8% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Egelston Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Egelston Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Egelston Township is better than Michigan on 1 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Egelston Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Egelston Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.8%22.1–27.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.5–18.1 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.3%18.2–22.6 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 46.9%40.8–53.3 | 36.2% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.7%12.1–15.4 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.4%33.8–41.1 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.6%31–38.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.8%26.9–32.9 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.7%11.3–14.1 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%7.1–8.6 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.6–8.1 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 10%9–11 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.9–4.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.8%13–19 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.6%18.1–23.2 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.1%27.1–35.5 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%14.1–20 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.3%34.7–46.1 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%8.2–11 | 6.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.4%75.1–81.6 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.7%56.1–63.4 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.2%82.4–86 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.2%72.4–78 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.3%59.6–68.9 | 69% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.6%67.3–81.1 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.4%24.9–32.2 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.9%29.3–38.9 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.3%21.9–29.1 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.3%19.7–25.3 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.1%15–19.5 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.3%11.8–15.1 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.8%10.5–13.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 23.6%21.1–26.6 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.3%32.4–40.5 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.5%14.6–18.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.9%16.1–19.8 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.8–8.4 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.6%6.1–7.2 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.2%10–12.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.2%4.8–5.6 | 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 Egelston Township
Is Egelston Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Egelston Township is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns: D for health, #664 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 10%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Egelston Township?
CDC estimates 46.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 40.8% and 53.3%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Egelston Township?
Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital in Muskegon, 11.3 miles in a straight line from Egelston Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Egelston Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.2–11%), 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 Egelston Township 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 Egelston 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.