On CDC estimates, Groveland Township is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns
Groveland Township beats Michigan on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48442, 48462, 48348. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Groveland Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Groveland Township’s lead shrinks
Groveland Township is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns, but 61% of the 7,745 towns with similar household incomes ($79K–$132K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Groveland Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Groveland Township is an active town
Only 20% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. The town has 38 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Groveland Township
Groveland Township runs below Michigan on stroke (3.1% vs 3.7%) and diabetes (10% 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 Groveland Township’s likely range; Groveland Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48442, 48462, 48348, 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 Groveland Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Groveland Township is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns, #146 of 701 in Michigan. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 83% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 56%.
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). Groveland Township’s median household income is $105,959; among the 7,745 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$132K), it’s healthier than 61%, 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.
9.2% of Groveland 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.
38 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Groveland Township adults…
Groveland Township runs below MI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Groveland Township
No hospital or community health center in Groveland 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 Groveland Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Groveland Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Groveland Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Groveland 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.
Groveland Township and the towns around it
Groveland Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groveland Township | A− | 32.9% | 10% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
| Brandon Township | A− | 32.1% | 9.6% | 12.6% | ZIP codes |
| Springfield Township | A− | 32.1% | 9.9% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Atlas Township | B+ | 35.7% | 10.3% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
| Holly Township | B+ | 33.5% | 10.2% | 13.7% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Groveland Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Groveland Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Groveland Township is better than Michigan on 15 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Groveland Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Groveland Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.1%14.3–18 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11.5–14.2 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%15.1–18.4 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.9%29.5–36.3 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10%9–11.2 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.6%32.1–37 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.2%32.7–37.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.9%24.8–29 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.2–12.4 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.6–10.1 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.8–7 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.2%6.4–8 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.9–3.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.2%6–8.6 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.5%11.7–15.3 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20%17.6–22.5 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.9%14.8–19.1 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.4%28.5–34.6 | 34.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4.6–6.4 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.1%77.7–82.3 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.9%70.5–75.2 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.1%87.8–90.4 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.9%75.4–80.2 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.6%67.4–73.7 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.5%69.6–79.2 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%21.4–26.2 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31%27.6–34.6 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.9%18.3–23.8 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11%9.3–12.8 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.8%7.4–10.3 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.5–7.3 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.2%5.4–7.1 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.2%7.7–10.9 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.6%23.1–28.2 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.4%10.1–12.8 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.8%11.5–14.3 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.3 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.4–8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 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 Groveland Township
Is Groveland Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Groveland Township is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #146 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 61%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Groveland Township?
CDC estimates 32.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.5% and 36.3%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Groveland Township?
Ascension Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc, 8.4 miles in a straight line from Groveland Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Groveland Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.6–6.4%), 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 Groveland 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 Groveland 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.