On CDC estimates, Hayes Township is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns
Hayes Township differs from Michigan on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 48625. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hayes Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Hayes Township
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.5%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.7%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 5.3%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Hayes Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Hayes Township
57.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 19.8% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
Hayes Township is in the bottom 7% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Hayes Township is healthier than only 7% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on six of the seven. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Hayes Township, and more people treating it
45.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 80.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Hayes Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Hayes Township is healthier than 7%. Against the 2,463 towns with similar household incomes ($30K–$50K), it’s healthier than 37%. 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 Hayes Township’s likely range; Hayes Township’s figures come from ZIP code 48625, 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 Hayes Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hayes Township is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns, #675 of 701 in Michigan. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 17% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Hayes Township’s median household income is $40,250; among the 2,463 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($30K–$50K), it’s healthier than 37%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Hayes Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.5% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Hayes Township adults…
Hayes Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Hayes Township is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Hayes Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hayes Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Hayes Township
No hospital or community health center in Hayes 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 Hayes 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.
11 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Hayes Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Hayes 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
20.6% of Hayes Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Hayes Township and the towns around it
Hayes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes Township · Frost Township · Greenwood Township | D | 41.2% | 16% | 20.8% | ZIP 48625 |
| Hatton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hamilton Township | D | 40.9% | 15.8% | 19.9% | ZIP codes |
Hayes Township, Frost Township and Greenwood Township share one ZIP estimate, so they share a row. Hatton Township: 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 Hayes Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hayes Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hayes Township is better than Michigan on 1 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Hayes Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hayes Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 26.4%23.4–29.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%16.8–21.2 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.5%17.4–21.7 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.2%33.2–49.8 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16%14–18.2 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 45.3%40.8–49.8 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.7%37.2–46.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 37.9%34.2–41.8 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.3%10.9–13.8 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11%9.9–12.1 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.7%9.6–11.7 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.5%12.2–15 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.3%4.9–5.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.8%16.3–23.4 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.8%18.2–23.7 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.6%26.9–36.6 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.2%11.6–17.1 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.8%28.1–41.6 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%7–9.7 | 6.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.3%78–84.4 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.9%54–61.5 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%85.1–88.3 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.5%77.7–83.1 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.1%61.7–71.9 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.1%63.6–79.3 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.4%24.5–32.7 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.6%26.6–36.8 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.2%19.8–27 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.2%16.6–21.9 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.8%11.1–14.7 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10%8.8–11.4 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.6%18–23.3 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.9%35.4–44.7 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 20.7%18.3–23.3 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.8%15.8–19.8 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.9%9.7–12.1 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.1%6.4–7.7 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.9%10.6–13.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.9%5.4–6.5 | 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 Hayes Township
Is Hayes Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hayes Township is healthier than 7% of U.S. towns: D for health, #675 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 37%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hayes Township?
CDC estimates 41.2% of adults (the figure for ZIP code 48625, which Hayes Township shares with Greenwood Township and Frost Township) have obesity, likely between 33.2% and 49.8%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hayes Township?
Mymichigan Medical Center Gladwin in Gladwin, 15.2 miles in a straight line from Hayes Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Hayes Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7–9.7%), 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 Hayes Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C. The figures are ZIP code 48625’s, shared with Greenwood Township and Frost Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hayes 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.