Grand Ledge Chair Company Plant · Photo: Holofect · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Grand Ledge is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns
Grand Ledge beats Michigan on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Grand Ledge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grand Ledge
Grand Ledge is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Grand Ledge is healthier than 69%. Against the 10,444 towns with similar household incomes ($52K–$86K), it’s healthier than 87%. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Grand Ledge 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 ↓
Stroke and COPD are less common in Grand Ledge
Grand Ledge runs below Michigan on stroke (3% vs 3.7%), COPD (6.7% vs 8.1%) and diabetes (9.9% 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 Ledge’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Grand Ledge’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grand Ledge is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns, #204 of 701 in Michigan. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 82% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 37%).
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 Ledge’s median household income is $68,980; among the 10,444 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$86K), it’s healthier than 87%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.2% of Grand Ledge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Grand Ledge adults…
Grand Ledge runs below MI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Grand Ledge
No hospital or community health center in Grand Ledge 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 Ledge; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
5.9 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Grand Ledge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Grand Ledge adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Grand Ledge 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 Ledge and the towns around it
Grand Ledge’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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 Ledge | B+ | 37.8% | 9.9% | 12.3% | CDC place |
| Oneida Township | B+ | 36.9% | 10.3% | 11.7% | ZIP 48837 |
| Eagle Township | A− | 35.2% | 10.3% | 12% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Grand Ledge adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Grand Ledge
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Grand Ledge is better than Michigan on 12 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Grand Ledge’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Grand Ledge | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.7%13.4–18.1 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.1–14.4 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.6%15.5–19.8 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.8%31.2–45.2 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.9%8.5–11.5 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.2%29.4–37.2 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.7%30.8–38.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.7%25.5–32 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–13 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.8–10.6 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.4–6.8 | 7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.7%5.8–7.7 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.4%6.7–10.5 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.3%10.2–14.5 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.7%17.9–25.9 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%14.6–20.8 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.7%27.4–38.7 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4.4–6.5 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.3%77–83.3 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.3%68.1–74.5 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.2%86.7–89.8 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.8%72.8–78.6 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.9%66.4–75.3 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%69.4–83.3 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.1%24.2–32.1 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.6%26–35.7 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20%17–23.4 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.3%8.5–12.2 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.9%7.5–10.5 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.4–7.3 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.2%5.3–7.1 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.2%7.6–11.1 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.3%24.4–32.5 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.8%10–13.6 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.5–15 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6–7.7 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.3–4.2 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.3–8.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.6–3.3 | 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 Ledge
Is Grand Ledge a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Grand Ledge is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #204 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 87%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Grand Ledge?
CDC estimates 37.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.2% and 45.2%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Grand Ledge?
Edward W Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Grand Ledge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Grand Ledge have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.4–6.5%), 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 Grand Ledge 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 Grand Ledge.
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.