Photo: Joshuay04 · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Howell is healthier than 92%
Howell beats Michigan on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Howell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Howell
Howell is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Howell is healthier than 68%. Against the 9,049 towns with similar household incomes ($45K–$76K), it’s healthier than 92%. Health Grade ↓
Every town around Howell scores healthier
All three graded neighbors are ahead of Howell’s B+, from Oceola Township (A−) to Genoa Township (A−). Around town ↓
Fewer Howell adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 8 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Howell has a top-rated hospital
Trinity Health Livingston Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Diabetes and high blood pressure are less common in Howell
Howell runs below Michigan on diabetes (9.4% vs 11.9%), high blood pressure (30.5% vs 36.7%) and stroke (3.1% vs 3.7%). 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 Howell’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Howell’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Howell is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns, #210 of 701 in Michigan. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 87% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 33%).
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). Howell’s median household income is $60,449; among the 9,049 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$76K), it’s healthier than 92%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Howell and the towns around it
Howell’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howell | B+ | 33.4% | 9.4% | 13.9% | CDC place |
| Howell Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Oceola Township | A− | 32.6% | 9.4% | 12.6% | ZIP codes |
| Marion Township | A− | 32.5% | 9.2% | 12.3% | ZIP 48843 |
| Genoa Township | A− | 32.2% | 9.3% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
Howell Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.4% of Howell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Howell
1 hospital in Howell, 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 Howell; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Out of every 100 Howell adults…
Howell runs below MI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
1.4 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Howell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Howell adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Howell 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Howell adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Howell
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Howell is better than Michigan on 10 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Howell’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Howell | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.5%14.3–18.9 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.5–14.8 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16–20.1 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.4%29.3–37.4 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.4%8.2–10.6 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.5%27.7–33.2 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.2%30.5–35.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.4%24.1–28.7 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.4–12.9 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8.1–9.7 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.3–6.6 | 7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.3%6.3–8.4 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.3%7.6–11.3 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.9%11.7–16.4 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.4%20.2–27 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.3%15.8–21 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.2%28–36.7 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.2%5–7.6 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%75.6–81.3 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.3%67.5–73 | 68% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.2%84.2–88 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.3%72.5–77.7 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.6%65.7–73.3 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79%73.4–83.9 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.2%24.3–30.1 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.9%27.6–36.6 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.8%18.6–25.4 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.9%9.7–14.3 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.3%7.7–11.1 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.8%5.7–8 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.9%5.9–8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.4%8.4–12.5 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.3%25.1–31.9 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.6%10–13.3 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%12.5–16.4 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.2–7.8 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.7–4.7 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%6.9–9.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.6 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Howell
Is Howell a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Howell is healthier than 68% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #210 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 Howell?
CDC estimates 33.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.3% and 37.4%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Howell?
Trinity Health Livingston Hospital in Howell, 0.5 miles in a straight line from Howell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Howell have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–7.6%), 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 Howell more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Howell.
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.