Where Hudson Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hudson Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 49762. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hudson Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Hudson Township
1 in 7 adults have heart disease (14.4%), about twice the Michigan rate. 1 in 6 adults have COPD (15.6%), about twice the Michigan rate. Stroke is also above the state: 7%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Hudson Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Hudson Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 6.8% of working-age adults are uninsured (Michigan 6.9%), yet 28.2% say their health is fair or poor, vs 19.4% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Hudson Township, and more people treating it
51.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 86.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Hudson Township’s likely range; Hudson Township’s figures come from ZIP code 49762, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Hudson Township adults…
Hudson Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hudson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Hudson Township
No hospital or community health center in Hudson 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 Hudson 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.
112 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Hudson Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Hudson 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.
17.7% of Hudson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Hudson Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hendricks Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Garfield Township | D | 41.4% | 17.5% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
| Pentland Township | D | 40.8% | 15.2% | 19.1% | ZIP 49868 |
Hendricks 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 Hudson Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hudson Township
Why doesn’t Hudson Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hudson Township.
What hospital is closest to Hudson Township?
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital in Newberry, 16.3 miles in a straight line from Hudson Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hudson 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. 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.