House at 6112 Carpenter Road · Photo: Matthew Lampe · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Genesee Township is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Genesee Township trails Michigan on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48506, 48458, 48505. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Genesee Township
Mental distress runs high in Genesee Township
22.3% of adults are in frequent mental distress, vs 17.6% across Michigan. Lack of emotional support is above the state too: 28.1%, vs 23.1% across Michigan. Mind & connection ↓
Genesee Township is in the bottom 3% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Genesee Township is healthier than only 3% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Genesee Township
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.2%), about twice the Michigan rate. Utility shut-off threats (16.5% vs 8.7%) and no reliable transportation (14.9% vs 8.3%) are higher too. 31.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Genesee Township adults live with a disability
2 in 5 adults live with a disability (41.8%, vs 31.1% across Michigan). The biggest difference is vision loss: 8.5% vs 4.9%. Disability ↓
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 Genesee Township’s likely range; Genesee Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48506, 48458, 48505, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Genesee Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Genesee Township is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns, #688 of 701 in Michigan. All seven of Genesee Township’s estimates fall in the lowest 11% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is mental distress: 22.3% of adults, against 17.6% across Michigan and 15.9% nationally.
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). Genesee Township’s median household income is $57,406; among the 8,143 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$72K), it’s healthier than 2%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
How Genesee Township adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Genesee Township runs above Michigan.
2 in 5 Genesee 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.
31.4% of Genesee Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Genesee Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Out of every 100 Genesee Township adults…
Genesee Township runs above MI on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Genesee Township
No hospital or community health center in Genesee 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 Genesee 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.
7.3 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Genesee Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Genesee Township and the towns around it
Genesee Township’s Health Grade ranks 6th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesee Township | D− | 45% | 15.9% | 22.8% | ZIP codes |
| Flint | D− | 50.5% | 19.3% | 25.3% | CDC place |
| Mount Morris | D− | 45.5% | 14% | 24.6% | CDC place |
| Richfield Township | C+ | 37.5% | 11.5% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Burton | D | 40.8% | 12.8% | 19.3% | CDC place |
| Mount Morris Township | D− | 45.6% | 16.5% | 21.6% | ZIP codes |
| Thetford Township | C− | 39.6% | 13% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Genesee Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Genesee Township is better than Michigan on 0 and worse on 25; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Genesee Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Genesee Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 29%26.4–31.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%17.4–21.2 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.3%20.3–24.5 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 45%40.9–49.5 | 36.2% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.9%14.3–17.6 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 41.9%39–45 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.7%34.7–40.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.7%31.3–36.4 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.4%12.1–14.9 | 11.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.5–9 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.9%8.1–9.8 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 12.4%11.2–13.6 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.2%4.9–5.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.8%17–23 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.8%20.5–25.3 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.5%31.2–38 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.2%12.2–16.5 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.4%38.3–47 | 34.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10%8.7–11.6 | 6.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%76.8–82.1 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.2%54.3–60.3 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84%82.2–85.8 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.6%75.2–80 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66%62.3–70 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.1%69.5–80.6 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.9%26.1–32.1 | 25.7% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 38.3%34.2–42.6 | 32.4% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.1%24.7–31.6 | 23.1% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 29.2%26.3–32.2 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.4%18–22.8 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 16.5%14.7–18.4 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.9%13.4–16.5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 31.4%28.6–34.4 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.8%38.4–45.3 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.4%19.5–23.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20.5%18.6–22.5 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.5–9.2 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.5%7.8–9.2 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.8%12.6–15.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.8%6.3–7.4 | 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 Genesee Township
Is Genesee Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Genesee Township is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #688 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 2%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Genesee Township?
CDC estimates 45% of adults have obesity, likely between 40.9% and 49.5%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Genesee Township?
Hurley Medical Center in Flint, 6.3 miles in a straight line from Genesee Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Genesee Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.7–11.6%), 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 Genesee Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Genesee 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.