On CDC estimates, Hagar Township is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns
Hagar Township trails Michigan on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49038, 49022. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hagar Township
Making ends meet is harder in Hagar Township
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23%), vs 15.4% across Michigan. Utility shut-off threats (13.7% vs 8.7%) and no reliable transportation (12% vs 8.3%) are higher too. 24.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Hagar Township is in the bottom 9% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Hagar Township is healthier than only 9% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on five of the seven. Health Grade ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Hagar Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.7% across Michigan. Diabetes is also above the state: 15.8%, vs 11.9% across Michigan. In all, Hagar Township runs above Michigan on six of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Hagar Township’s likely range; Hagar Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49038, 49022, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Hagar Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hagar Township is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns, #666 of 701 in Michigan. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 16% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Hagar Township’s median household income is $67,273; among the 10,243 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$84K), it’s healthier than 5%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
24.3% of Hagar Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Hagar Township adults…
Hagar Township runs above MI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hagar Township
No hospital or community health center in Hagar 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 Hagar 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.
5.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Hagar Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Hagar Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Hagar 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.
Hagar Township and the towns around it
Hagar Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagar Township | D | 42.4% | 15.8% | 18.9% | ZIP codes |
| Lake Michigan Beach | — | — | — | — | |
| Coloma Township | C | 38.7% | 13.5% | 16.8% | ZIP 49038 |
| Benton Township | D− | 48.3% | 19.5% | 22.4% | ZIP 49022 |
| Covert Township | D− | 44.3% | 18.2% | 20.1% | ZIP codes |
Lake Michigan Beach: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hagar Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hagar Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hagar Township is better than Michigan on 0 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Hagar Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hagar Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.6%22.9–28.3 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.6–19.3 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%17.2–21.1 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.4%36.2–48.8 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15.8%14–17.7 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.7%38.9–46.5 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.7%32.9–40.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.1%30.9–37.3 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.7%11.4–14.1 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.5–10.3 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8%8–9.7 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.1%10–12.3 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5%4.6–5.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.4%14.8–20.5 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.9%16.5–21.3 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.9%27.8–36.1 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.1%11.8–16.8 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.1%34.9–45.6 | 34.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%7.8–10.4 | 6.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.1%77–83.1 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.1%58.1–64.3 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.4%84.8–88 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.7%76.1–81.2 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.7%64.5–72.8 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.5%69.2–81.4 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.6%23.3–30.2 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%28.6–38.1 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.8%21.3–28.3 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23%20.4–25.6 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.8%14.7–18.9 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.7%12.1–15.2 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12%10.7–13.3 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 24.3%21.9–26.7 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.8%34.7–42.8 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.5%17.3–21.6 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.6%15.8–19.4 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.8%7.9–9.8 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.6%6.9–8.2 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.9%10.8–13 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6%5.5–6.5 | 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 Hagar Township
Is Hagar Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hagar Township is healthier than 8% of U.S. towns: D for health, #666 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 5%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hagar Township?
CDC estimates 42.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.2% and 48.8%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hagar Township?
Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital in Watervliet, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Hagar Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Hagar Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.8–10.4%), 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 Hagar Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hagar 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.