Photo: Andrew Jameson · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Hamtramck is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Hamtramck differs from Michigan on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hamtramck. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hamtramck
Dental care lags in Hamtramck
48.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 27.8% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Hamtramck
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (40.1%), more than twice the Michigan rate. No reliable transportation (19.8% vs 8.3%) and utility shut-off threats (19.8% vs 8.7%) are higher too. 41.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Hamtramck adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.6%), vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Hamtramck is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Hamtramck is healthier than 7%. Against the 2,174 towns with similar household incomes ($29K–$49K), it’s healthier than 40%. Health Grade ↓
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 Hamtramck’s likely range.
What’s behind Hamtramck’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hamtramck is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns, #673 of 701 in Michigan. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 53% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Hamtramck’s median household income is $39,293; among the 2,174 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($29K–$49K), it’s healthier than 40%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Hamtramck compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.9% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Hamtramck adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
41.7% of Hamtramck 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Hamtramck adults…
Hamtramck runs below MI on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 8% of Hamtramck residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Hamtramck
No hospital or community health center in Hamtramck 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 Hamtramck; ≈ 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).
How Hamtramck adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Hamtramck runs above Michigan.
2 in 5 Hamtramck 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.
Hamtramck and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamtramck | D | 35.8% | 15% | 27% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hamtramck adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hamtramck
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hamtramck is better than Michigan on 2 and worse on 23; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Hamtramck’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hamtramck | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 33.7%31.1–36.3 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.1%17.4–20.9 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 25.2%23.1–27.4 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.8%32.5–39.2 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15%13.6–16.4 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36.2%33.8–38.7 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.8%32.5–37.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.2%23.3–27.1 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 12.5%11.3–13.8 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.9%4.5–5.3 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.9–8.3 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 12.8%11.7–14 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.2–4.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 27.8%24.3–31.4 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 27%24.5–29.6 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 39.6%36.5–42.8 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.8%12–15.9 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.9%40.6–47.1 | 34.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.8%11–14.9 | 6.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.1%72.3–77.9 | 80.3% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 48.1%45.4–50.8 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 76.1%73.6–78.4 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.2%67.7–72.6 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 53.2%49.7–56.7 | 69% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 67%61.3–72.5 | 76.9% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.3%25.7–31 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.5%34–41.1 | 32.4% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.1%28.1–34.4 | 23.1% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 40.1%36.8–43.7 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 25%22.6–27.8 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 19.8%17.9–22 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 19.8%18–21.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 41.7%38.5–45.3 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41.6%38.6–44.7 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19%17.3–20.6 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 23.3%21.3–25.5 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 10.2%9.4–11 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.9%14.5–17.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.1%6.6–7.7 | 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 Hamtramck
Is Hamtramck a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hamtramck is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health, #673 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 40%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hamtramck?
CDC estimates 35.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.5% and 39.2%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hamtramck?
Henry Ford Health Hospital in Detroit, 2.4 miles in a straight line from Hamtramck’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hamtramck have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11–14.9%), 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 Hamtramck more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hamtramck.
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.