Bloss, Frank D., and Sons Farm House · Photo: kennethaw88 · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Gaines Township is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns
Gaines Township differs from Michigan on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48473, 48436, 48429. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gaines Township
Cancer runs high in Gaines Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Fewer Gaines Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Gaines Township’s likely range; Gaines Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48473, 48436, 48429, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Gaines Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Gaines Township is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns, #312 of 701 in Michigan. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 66% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 35%).
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). Gaines Township’s median household income is $84,363; among the 10,448 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$105K), it’s healthier than 49%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.8% of Gaines Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Gaines Township adults…
Gaines Township runs above MI on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Gaines Township
No hospital or community health center in Gaines 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 Gaines 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gaines Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Gaines Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Gaines 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.
Gaines Township and the towns around it
Gaines Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaines Township | B− | 36.8% | 11.1% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Mundy Township | B− | 37.6% | 11.5% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| Swartz Creek | B− | 36.4% | 11.4% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| Argentine Township | B | 35.9% | 10.5% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Vernon Township | C+ | 38% | 12.2% | 16.1% | ZIP codes |
| Clayton Township | C+ | 38% | 12.1% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| Venice Township | C+ | 38.1% | 12.1% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Gaines | — | — | — | — |
Gaines: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gaines Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Gaines Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Gaines Township is better than Michigan on 7 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Gaines Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Gaines Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.9%15.9–20.1 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%13.1–16.3 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%16.2–19.8 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.8%32.7–41.3 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.1%33.3–39.2 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.9%34.9–41.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.1%29.6–34.8 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.5–13 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.4%9.5–11.3 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.5–8 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.9%8.3–11.8 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.5%12.6–16.6 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.3%20.4–26.4 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%14–18.8 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36%32–40.4 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4.7–6.6 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.3%77.7–82.8 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71%68.3–73.6 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.6%87.2–90 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.2%75.7–80.7 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.5%70.1–76.9 | 69% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.7%73.6–83.5 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.4%24.6–30.6 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34%30–38.1 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.8%19.8–26 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.1%10.3–14.1 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.6%8.3–11.1 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%6–7.9 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.8%6–7.7 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.8%9.1–12.5 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.7%28.6–35 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.3%12.6–16 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.1%12.6–15.7 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.7–8.3 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.7 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7.3–9.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.2–3.9 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Gaines Township
Is Gaines Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Gaines Township is healthier than 54% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #312 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 49%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Gaines Township?
CDC estimates 36.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.7% and 41.3%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Gaines Township?
Mclaren Flint in Flint, 10.6 miles in a straight line from Gaines Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Gaines Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–6.6%), 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 Gaines Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gaines 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.