Photo: Dwight Burdette · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Freedom Township is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns
Freedom Township differs from Michigan on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 23 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48158, 48103, 48118. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Freedom Township
Freedom Township is older than Michigan, yet healthier on chronic conditions
Freedom Township runs below Michigan on four chronic conditions, most of all obesity (28% vs 36.2%), COPD (6.3% vs 8.1%) and diabetes (9.4% vs 11.9%). That’s despite an older population: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%). Conditions ↓
Freedom Township is an active town
Only 15.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Freedom Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (77.4% vs 68%) and cholesterol checks (90.4% vs 87.4%). 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 Freedom Township’s likely range; Freedom Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48158, 48103, 48118, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Freedom Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Freedom Township is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 97% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 84%.
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). Freedom Township’s median household income is $112,969; among the 6,754 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($85K–$141K), it’s healthier than 92%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Freedom Township adults…
Freedom Township runs below MI on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Freedom Township is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Freedom Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
6.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Freedom Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Freedom Township
No hospital or community health center in Freedom 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 Freedom Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Freedom Township adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Freedom Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Freedom 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.
7.1% of Freedom Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Freedom Township and the towns around it
Freedom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Township | A | 28% | 9.4% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
| Sharon Township | A− | 31.6% | 10.5% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Lodi Township | A+ | 26.6% | 8.4% | 8.5% | ZIP codes |
| Lima Township | A+ | 26.8% | 8.7% | 8.9% | ZIP codes |
| Bridgewater Township | A− | 32.2% | 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 Freedom Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Freedom Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Freedom Township is better than Michigan on 23 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Freedom Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Freedom Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13%11.4–14.9 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10.3–13.1 | 14% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.8–16.1 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28%24.4–31.7 | 36.2% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.4%8.2–10.6 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.6%28.8–34.4 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.3%30.3–36.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.4%24.9–29.8 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.5–11.9 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.6–11.5 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.3%5.5–7.1 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.4%6–8.9 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.1%8.6–11.9 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15.6%13.3–18.1 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%14.8–19.5 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 25.4%22.4–28.6 | 34.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.4%3.6–5.2 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%76.8–81.9 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 77.4%75.1–79.6 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.4%89.1–91.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.1%75.3–80.6 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.1%70.9–77.3 | 69% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.2%73.1–82.7 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.8%24–29.7 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.4%24.9–32 | 32.4% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.2%14.8–19.8 | 23.1% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.2%6.8–9.7 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.8%5.8–8 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.1%4.3–5.8 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.1%4.5–5.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.1%5.9–8.4 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.1%21.4–27 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.3%9–11.8 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11%9.7–12.4 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.1–7.7 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3.1–3.8 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.5–7.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.4–3.1 | 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 Freedom Township
Is Freedom Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Freedom Township is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 92%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Freedom Township?
CDC estimates 28% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.4% and 31.7%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Freedom Township?
Chelsea Hospital in Chelsea, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Freedom Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Freedom Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.6–5.2%), 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 Freedom 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 Freedom 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.