Photo: Andrew Jameson · CC BY-SA 3.0Highland Park’s CDC health estimates rank near the bottom of U.S. towns
Highland Park differs from Michigan on 29 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 24 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Highland Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Highland Park
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Highland Park
1 in 12 adults have had a stroke (8.1%), about twice the Michigan rate. 1 in 4 adults have diabetes (24.3%), about twice the Michigan rate. COPD is also above the state: 14.3%, vs 8.1% across Michigan. In all, Highland Park runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Highland Park
3 in 10 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (28.6%), 3 times the Michigan rate. Food insecurity (45.1% vs 15.4%) and no reliable transportation (22.9% vs 8.3%) are higher too. 50.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Highland Park adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (42.1%), vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
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 Highland Park’s likely range.
What’s behind Highland Park’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Highland Park is near the bottom of U.S. towns, #698 of 701 in Michigan. All seven of Highland Park’s estimates fall in the lowest 2% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is diabetes: 24.3% of adults, against 11.9% across Michigan and 12% nationally.
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). Highland Park’s median household income is $29,309; among the 493 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($22K–$37K), it’s healthier than 8%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Highland Park compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 5.9% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 10.2% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 84.4% (U.S. 77.4%).
Out of every 100 Highland Park adults…
Highland Park runs below MI on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
50.4% of Highland Park 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.
0.9 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Care in and near Highland Park
No hospital or community health center in Highland Park 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 Highland Park; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Highland Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Highland Park adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Highland Park runs above Michigan.
4 in 10 Highland Park 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.
Highland Park and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park | D− | 48.7% | 24.3% | 24% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Highland Park adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Highland Park
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Highland Park is better than Michigan on 5 and worse on 24; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Highland Park’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Highland Park | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 37.7%34.8–40.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.3%18.5–22.2 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.4%20.5–24.5 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 48.7%44.9–52.3 | 36.2% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 24.3%22.4–26.4 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 53.8%51.3–56.3 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.9%35.4–40.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.6%33.4–37.8 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 14.7%13.2–16.1 | 11.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.9%5.3–6.4 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.6%9.7–11.6 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 14.3%12.9–15.8 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 8.1%7.4–8.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 28.7%25–32.6 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 24%21.5–26.6 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 42.1%38.9–45.5 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 10.2%8.8–11.7 | 15.9% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 50.2%46.8–53.5 | 34.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.6%8.9–12.5 | 6.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 84.4%82.4–86.2 | 80.3% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50%47.2–52.7 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.3%84.7–87.8 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.3%79.4–83 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.8%61.3–68.1 | 69% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.1%73.5–82.2 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.3%20.1–24.7 | 25.7% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 36.2%32.6–39.8 | 32.4% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 33.1%29.8–36.7 | 23.1% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 45.1%41.4–48.9 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 32.8%29.7–36.2 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 28.6%26–31.5 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 22.9%20.7–25.5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 50.4%46.7–54.1 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 44.8%41.8–48 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 27.7%25.5–30 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 20%18.1–22.1 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.6–8.2 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 13.2%12.1–14.5 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 17.1%15.5–18.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 10.9%9.9–11.9 | 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 Highland Park
Is Highland Park a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Highland Park is near the bottom of U.S. towns: D− for health, #698 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 8%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Highland Park?
CDC estimates 48.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 44.9% and 52.3%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Highland Park?
Henry Ford Health Hospital in Detroit, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Highland Park’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Highland Park have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.9–12.5%), 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 Highland Park more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays D−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Highland Park.
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.