On CDC estimates, Ionia Township is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns
Ionia Township differs from Michigan on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48846, 48851. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ionia Township
Smoking is more common in Ionia Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.6%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
1 in 11 working-age adults in Ionia Township has no health insurance
9.4% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 6.9% across Michigan. Checkups ↓
Ionia Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Ionia Township is healthier than 31%. Against the 8,966 towns with similar household incomes ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 48%. 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 Ionia Township’s likely range; Ionia Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48846, 48851, 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 Ionia Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ionia Township is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns, #499 of 701 in Michigan. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 63% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Ionia Township’s median household income is $60,189; among the 8,966 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
4.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Ionia Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Out of every 100 Ionia Township adults…
Ionia Township runs below MI on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ionia Township
No hospital or community health center in Ionia 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 Ionia 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).
How Ionia Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Ionia 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.
16.6% of Ionia Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Ionia Township and the towns around it
Ionia Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ionia Township | C | 42.2% | 11.2% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
| Ionia | C | 44.1% | 10.5% | 20.2% | CDC place |
| Lyons Township | B− | 38.2% | 10.8% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Ronald Township | C− | 42.7% | 12.3% | 19.3% | ZIP codes |
| Berlin Township | C+ | 40.8% | 11.4% | 17.1% | ZIP codes |
| Orange Township | B− | 40% | 10.6% | 16.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ionia Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ionia Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ionia Township is better than Michigan on 2 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Ionia Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ionia Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.7%18.1–23.5 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.6–16 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.4%17.2–21.7 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.2%34.6–50.2 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.2%9.7–12.8 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.1%32.1–40.4 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.4%28.5–36.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.2%23.3–29.4 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.8–12.4 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.1%7.2–9 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%3.1–3.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.8%11.2–16.8 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.6%16.1–21.2 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.3%22–30.6 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.5%15.3–22.3 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.9%31.4–44.8 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.4%7.8–11.1 | 6.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.6%72.6–80.3 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.8%59.1–66.4 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.5%81.4–85.5 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.7%67.3–74.1 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.3%60.5–70 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.2%66.5–81.2 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26%22.4–30 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.5%29.4–40 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.5%22.8–30.5 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.2%15.4–20.9 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.3%12.3–16.3 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.3%9–11.8 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.6%8.5–10.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.6%14.2–19.1 | 14.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.1%27.9–36.5 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.9%11.3–14.7 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.6%14.7–18.5 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.1–7.8 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 4.9% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%8–9.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 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 Ionia Township
Is Ionia Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ionia Township is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #499 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 48%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ionia Township?
CDC estimates 42.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.6% and 50.2%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ionia Township?
Sparrow Ionia Hospital in Ionia, 5.2 miles in a straight line from Ionia Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ionia Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.8–11.1%), 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 Ionia 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 Ionia 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.