Hillsdale County Courthouse · Photo: Calvin Beale · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Hillsdale is healthier than 70%
Hillsdale trails Michigan on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hillsdale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hillsdale
Depression is more common in Hillsdale
1 in 3 adults have been diagnosed with depression (32%), vs 25.7% across Michigan. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 21.6%, vs 17.6% across Michigan. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Hillsdale
60.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 16.3% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
Hillsdale is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Hillsdale is healthier than 34%. Against the 6,137 towns with similar household incomes ($38K–$64K), it’s healthier than 70%. 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 Hillsdale’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Hillsdale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hillsdale is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns, #464 of 701 in Michigan. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 67% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Hillsdale’s median household income is $51,038; among the 6,137 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($38K–$64K), it’s healthier than 70%, more than its income alone would suggest.
How Hillsdale adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Hillsdale runs above Michigan.
4 in 10 Hillsdale adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Hillsdale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Out of every 100 Hillsdale adults…
Hillsdale runs above MI on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hillsdale
1 hospital in Hillsdale, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Hillsdale; ≈ 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.
3 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.4% of Hillsdale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Hillsdale and the towns around it
Hillsdale has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale | C | 36% | 11% | 16.8% | CDC place |
| Fayette Township | C− | 37.7% | 13.2% | 18% | ZIP codes |
| Hillsdale Township | C | 36.6% | 12.4% | 17.2% | ZIP 49242 |
| Cambria Township | C− | 37.2% | 12.9% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
| Jefferson Township | C− | 37.5% | 13.6% | 18% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hillsdale adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hillsdale
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hillsdale is better than Michigan on 0 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Hillsdale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hillsdale | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.4%18.4–24.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.2–17.3 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.6%18.9–24.6 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36%28.5–43.9 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11%9.4–12.7 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.2%30.1–38.3 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.1%29.9–38.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.3%24.1–30.5 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.3%10.7–14 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.3–9 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.4%8.1–10.7 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.2–4.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.3%12.9–20.1 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.8%14.1–19.8 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.2%22.4–32.4 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14–21.1 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.7%27.6–42.5 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.5%6–9.7 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.3%73–81.2 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.7%56.4–64.8 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.7%77.7–83.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.7%70.9–76.2 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.2%61.2–72.8 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.9%62.1–80.3 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 32%27.4–36.7 | 25.7% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 36.1%30.5–42.1 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.8%19.1–27.1 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.4%15.1–22.4 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.2%10.2–14.6 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.4%7.9–11 | 8.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.3%8.7–12.2 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.4%15.2–22 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.5%31.5–41.8 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.9%12.8–17.1 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19%16.3–21.8 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%6.9–8.9 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%5.1–6.5 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.2%9.6–12.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.7–4.7 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Hillsdale
Is Hillsdale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hillsdale is healthier than 34% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #464 of 701 in Michigan. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hillsdale?
CDC estimates 36% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.5% and 43.9%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hillsdale?
Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, 1.1 miles in a straight line from Hillsdale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hillsdale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–9.7%), 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 Hillsdale more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hillsdale.
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.