On CDC estimates, Ferris Township is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns
Ferris Township trails Michigan on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48891, 48829, 48877, 48818. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ferris Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Ferris Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Ferris Township runs above Michigan on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Ferris Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.6%), vs 14.6% 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 Ferris Township’s likely range; Ferris Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48891, 48829, 48877, 48818, 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 Ferris Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ferris Township is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 29% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Ferris Township’s median household income is $58,929; among the 8,635 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$74K), it’s healthier than 18%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Ferris Township adults…
Ferris Township runs above MI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
3.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Ferris Township
No hospital or community health center in Ferris 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 Ferris 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Ferris Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Ferris Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Ferris Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
17.9% of Ferris Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Ferris Township and the towns around it
Ferris Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferris Township | D | 42.7% | 13.7% | 19.6% | ZIP codes |
| Day Township | D | 42.8% | 13.6% | 18.9% | ZIP codes |
| Sumner Township | C | 37.4% | 12.6% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
| Richland Township | D | 43.4% | 14% | 20.3% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ferris Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ferris Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ferris Township is better than Michigan on 0 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Ferris Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ferris Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.3%20.3–26.5 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15–19.1 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.5%17.4–21.7 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.7%35.9–49.8 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.7%11.9–15.5 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.7%35.9–43.6 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.3%34.3–42.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.5%30.3–36.8 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.7–13.5 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.8–10.7 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.6%7.7–9.6 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.1%9.7–12.6 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.5%12.8–18.6 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.6%16.7–22.7 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.8%24.5–33.5 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%13.2–18.7 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.1%30.5–42.2 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%6.5–9.8 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.4%77.3–83.3 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.7%59.1–66.2 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%84–87.7 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.8–80 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.6%63.1–72.1 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.5%67.3–81 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.6%25–32.4 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.3%27.6–37.4 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.3%19.9–27.1 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.8%14.8–21 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.6%10.6–14.8 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.6%8.2–11 | 8.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.3%8–10.6 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.9%14.9–21 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.9%32.6–41.4 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.7%15.4–20.1 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.3%15.2–19.5 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%8.2–10.2 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.4–6.8 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.7%9.4–12.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 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 Ferris Township
Is Ferris Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ferris Township is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 18%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ferris Township?
CDC estimates 42.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.9% and 49.8%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ferris Township?
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson in Carson City, 11.1 miles in a straight line from Ferris Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ferris Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–9.8%), 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 Ferris 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 Ferris 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.