Photo: Dwight Burdette · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Genoa Township is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns
Genoa Township differs from Michigan on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48843, 48116, 48114. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Genoa Township
Fewer Genoa Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Genoa Township
Genoa Township runs below Michigan on four chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (9.3% vs 11.9%), stroke (2.9% vs 3.7%) and COPD (6.5% vs 8.1%). Conditions ↓
Genoa Township is an active town
Only 20.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. The town has 23 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves. 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 Genoa Township’s likely range; Genoa Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48843, 48116, 48114, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Genoa Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Genoa Township is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, #79 of 701 in Michigan. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 88% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 69%.
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). Genoa Township’s median household income is $100,716; among the 8,483 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($76K–$126K), it’s healthier than 81%, 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.
7.4% of Genoa Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Genoa Township adults…
Genoa Township runs below MI on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
23 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Care in and near Genoa Township
No hospital or community health center in Genoa 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 Genoa Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Genoa Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Genoa Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Genoa 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.
Genoa Township and the towns around it
Genoa Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genoa Township | A− | 32.2% | 9.3% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
| Brighton | A− | 30.9% | 10% | 10.9% | CDC place |
| Hamburg Township | A− | 32.1% | 9.7% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
| Marion Township | A− | 32.5% | 9.2% | 12.3% | ZIP 48843 |
| Oceola Township | A− | 32.6% | 9.4% | 12.6% | ZIP codes |
| Brighton Township | A | 31.8% | 9.8% | 11.3% | ZIP codes |
| Howell | B+ | 33.4% | 9.4% | 13.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Genoa Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Genoa Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Genoa Township is better than Michigan on 18 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Genoa Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Genoa Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.3%12.7–16.1 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.9–13.5 | 14% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.3–17.6 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.2%28.1–36.1 | 36.2% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.3%8.2–10.6 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.3%28.6–34 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.1%32.2–37.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.5%25.1–29.9 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.2%10.1–12.4 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%9.1–10.8 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.5%5.9–7.3 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.1%5.8–8.6 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%10.3–13.5 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.5%18–23.2 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.9%15.4–20.4 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.8%26.7–35.2 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.7%4–5.5 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.5%77.8–82.9 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.2%72.6–77.5 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%87.6–90.3 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.3%74.5–79.9 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.1%68.4–75.7 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.8%74.4–84.6 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.7%22.9–28.6 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.6%25.5–33.9 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20%17–23.2 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.9%7.5–10.6 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.3%6.1–8.6 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.4%4.6–6.3 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.4%4.7–6.2 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.4%6.3–8.8 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.3%22.6–28.1 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.6%9.4–11.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12%10.7–13.3 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%6–7.4 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3.1–3.8 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 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 Genoa Township
Is Genoa Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Genoa Township is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #79 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Genoa Township?
CDC estimates 32.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.1% and 36.1%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Genoa Township?
Trinity Health Livingston Hospital in Howell, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Genoa Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Genoa Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4–5.5%), 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 Genoa Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Genoa 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.