On CDC estimates, Imlay Township is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
Imlay Township trails Michigan on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48444, 48014. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Imlay Township
1 in 10 working-age adults in Imlay Township has no health insurance
10.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 6.9% across Michigan. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Imlay Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18.1%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
COPD runs high in Imlay Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 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 Imlay Township’s likely range; Imlay Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48444, 48014, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Imlay Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Imlay Township is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns, #578 of 701 in Michigan. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 42% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 16%).
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). Imlay Township’s median household income is $82,988; among the 10,532 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$104K), it’s healthier than 10%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Imlay Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
6.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Imlay Township adults…
Imlay Township runs above MI on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Imlay Township
No hospital or community health center in Imlay 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 Imlay Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Imlay Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Imlay 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.
17.8% of Imlay Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Imlay Township and the towns around it
Imlay Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imlay Township | C− | 37.4% | 12.6% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| Almont Township | B | 34.6% | 10.6% | 14.9% | ZIP codes |
| Mussey Township | C+ | 36.3% | 11.1% | 16.4% | ZIP 48014 |
| Attica Township | C+ | 35.7% | 11.9% | 16.6% | ZIP codes |
| Goodland Township | C− | 37.6% | 12.7% | 18.3% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Imlay Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Imlay Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Imlay Township is better than Michigan on 0 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Imlay Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Imlay Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23%20–26.1 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.3–18.2 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%17.1–21.5 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.4%29.7–45.7 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.6%11.1–14.5 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.6%32.5–40.8 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.4%31.2–39.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.2%27–33.6 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.4–13.2 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.9–9.6 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.6%8.6–10.8 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.2%10.7–15.9 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.1%15.5–20.7 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.3%24.8–34.1 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%13.8–19.8 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.9%30–42.1 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.3%8.7–12.1 | 6.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.2%74.7–81.5 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.7%59–66.2 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%83.1–86.8 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.7%73.8–79.4 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.7%60.8–70.3 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.7%67.1–81.1 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.1%23.3–31.1 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32%27–37.4 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24%20.3–28.1 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.6%15.8–21.6 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.9%11.9–16.1 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.7%8.4–11.2 | 8.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.6%8.4–11 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.8%15.3–20.6 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.1%30.7–39.7 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.1%14–18.3 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.2%15.2–19.3 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.5–6.7 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.1%9–11.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4.2–5.2 | 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 Imlay Township
Is Imlay Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Imlay Township is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #578 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 10%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Imlay Township?
CDC estimates 37.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.7% and 45.7%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Imlay Township?
Mclaren Lapeer Region in Lapeer, 14.1 miles in a straight line from Imlay Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Imlay Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.7–12.1%), 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 Imlay Township 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 Imlay 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. 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.