Lorenzo and Ruth Wells Palmer House · Photo: Notorious4life · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Hudson is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns
Hudson differs from Michigan on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 15 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hudson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hudson
Dental care lags in Hudson
59.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 17.3% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
Mental distress runs high in Hudson
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (21.9%), vs 17.6% across Michigan. Depression is above the state too: 31.3%, vs 25.7% across Michigan. Mind & connection ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Hudson
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.1%), vs 15.4% across Michigan. No reliable transportation (10.5% vs 8.3%) and utility shut-off threats (10.7% vs 8.7%) are higher too. 20.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Hudson’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hudson is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 48% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Hudson’s median household income is $53,009; among the 6,792 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$66K), it’s healthier than 27%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hudson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Hudson adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Hudson runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Hudson 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.
20.8% of Hudson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Hudson adults…
Hudson runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Hudson residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Hudson
No hospital or community health center in Hudson 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; ≈ 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.
4.5 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Hudson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson | D | 43.2% | 12.2% | 20.3% | CDC place |
| Hudson Township | C− | 41.5% | 13.4% | 18.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hudson adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hudson
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hudson is better than Michigan on 1 and worse on 15; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Hudson’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hudson | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.7%20–27.5 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.4–19 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.9%19.2–24.6 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 43.2%36.2–50.2 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.5–14.1 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36%32–40 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.4%31.5–39.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.2%25–31.4 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.4%10.9–13.9 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7–8.8 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 10.2%8.6–12 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.3–4.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.3%14.1–20.9 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 20.3%16.7–24.1 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30%24.9–35 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.9%14–20.4 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.6%33.1–44.6 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%6.8–11.7 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76%72.3–79.7 | 80.3% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.9%56.3–63.5 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.5%79.7–85.1 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.8%70.7–76.8 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.3%57.5–67 | 69% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.7%67.4–81.4 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 31.3%27.1–35.5 | 25.7% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.3%29.1–39.8 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24%20–28.1 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.1%15.9–24.4 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.3%11.6–17 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.7%8.8–12.5 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.5%8.8–12.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 20.8%16.6–25.2 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.5%31.4–41.5 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.8%13.4–18.5 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.2%16.5–21.9 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.9%6.9–8.9 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.2–7 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.2%9.6–12.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4–5.5 | 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 Hudson
Is Hudson a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hudson is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns: D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 27%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hudson?
CDC estimates 43.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.2% and 50.2%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hudson?
Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, 15.2 miles in a straight line from Hudson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hudson have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.8–11.7%), 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 Hudson more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hudson.
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.