Photo: Gpwitteveen · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Grand Haven Township is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns
Grand Haven Township beats Michigan on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49417, 49460. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grand Haven Township
Fewer Grand Haven Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Grand Haven Township is an active town
Only 20.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. The town has 37 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Grand Haven Township
Grand Haven Township runs below Michigan on stroke (3.1% vs 3.7%) and diabetes (10.1% vs 11.9%). Conditions ↓
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 Grand Haven Township’s likely range; Grand Haven Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49417, 49460, 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 Grand Haven Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grand Haven Township is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, #121 of 701 in Michigan. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 82% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 63%.
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). Grand Haven Township’s median household income is $99,592; among the 8,662 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($75K–$124K), it’s healthier than 72%, 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.
9.1% of Grand Haven Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
37 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Grand Haven Township adults…
Grand Haven Township runs below MI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Grand Haven Township
No hospital or community health center in Grand Haven 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 Grand Haven 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 Grand Haven Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Grand Haven Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Grand Haven 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.
Grand Haven Township and the towns around it
Grand Haven Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Haven Township | A− | 33.1% | 10.1% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
| Grand Haven | B+ | 33.2% | 11.2% | 12% | CDC place |
| Spring Lake Township | A− | 33.3% | 10.5% | 11.1% | ZIP 49456 |
| Port Sheldon Township | A− | 33.1% | 9.9% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Robinson Township | A− | 33.1% | 10% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
| Spring Lake | A− | 33.2% | 11.3% | 10.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Grand Haven Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Grand Haven Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Grand Haven Township is better than Michigan on 15 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Grand Haven Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Grand Haven Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.4%13.4–17.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11.4–14.5 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.4–18.1 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.1%27.9–38.7 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.8–11.5 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.9%30.6–37.5 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.6%31.2–38.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.9%25.1–30.9 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.9–12.5 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.9–10.7 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7%6.2–8 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.9–3.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.7%6.2–9.4 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.2%10.4–14.2 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.4%17.2–23.9 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.3%14.7–20.3 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.3%23.9–33 | 34.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.8%4.8–6.8 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.9%79–84.5 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.7%71.9–77.4 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.7%87.2–90.1 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.4%75.6–81 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.6%69.6–77.4 | 69% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.9%72.3–84.6 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.4%23.1–29.9 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.3%26.1–35 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21%18–24.3 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.5%8.9–12.3 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.5%7.3–10 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%5.2–6.9 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.3–6.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.1%7.7–10.7 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29%25.5–32.7 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.1%10.5–13.8 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%11.4–14.6 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.3–8 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.5–8.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.7–3.4 | 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 Grand Haven Township
Is Grand Haven Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grand Haven Township is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #121 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 72%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Grand Haven Township?
CDC estimates 33.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.9% and 38.7%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Grand Haven Township?
Trinity Health Grand Haven Hospital in Grand Haven, 4.2 miles in a straight line from Grand Haven Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Grand Haven Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.8–6.8%), 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 Grand Haven 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 Grand Haven 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.