On CDC estimates, James Township is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns
James Township differs from Michigan on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 48609. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in James Township
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in James Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.7%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.5%), vs 7% across Michigan. Arthritis is also above the state: 34.9%, vs 29.1% across Michigan. In all, James Township runs above Michigan on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
James Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (71.2% vs 68%) and cholesterol checks (89% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
Fewer James Township 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 ↓
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 James Township’s likely range; James Township’s figures come from ZIP code 48609, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind James Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, James Township is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 70% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 30%).
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). James Township’s median household income is $70,000; among the 10,529 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$88K), it’s healthier than 58%, about where its income would put it.
Where James Township compares well: dentist visit in the past year, 71.2% (U.S. 63.2%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 89% (U.S. 87.1%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.6% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 James Township adults…
James Township runs above MI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of James Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.4% of James Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near James Township
No hospital or community health center in James 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 James 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.
23 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How James Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 James 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.
James Township and the towns around it
James Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Township | B− | 33.3% | 13.1% | 14.3% | ZIP 48609 |
| Spaulding Township | D− | 46.7% | 21.9% | 23.2% | ZIP 48601 |
| Saginaw | D− | 45.6% | 19.3% | 23.6% | CDC place |
| Saginaw Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Thomas Township | B | 33.1% | 12.1% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Swan Creek Township | C+ | 33.8% | 12.7% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| Shields | — | — | — | — |
Saginaw Township: the same community as Saginaw, graded once. Shields: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of James Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for James Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, James Township is better than Michigan on 8 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside James Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | James Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.3%17.8–22.9 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.5–17.2 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.5%14.7–18.4 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.3%27.3–39.2 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.1%11.4–14.9 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.3%36.3–44.1 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38%33.8–42 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 34.9%31.5–38.2 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.3–13 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.7%10.7–12.8 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.5%7.6–9.4 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.5%8.4–10.6 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.8–4.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.2%8.2–12.4 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.3%12.3–16.4 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.4%23.4–31.4 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%11.9–17 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.6%26.6–36.8 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.3%5.3–7.4 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.3%79.4–85 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.2%68.1–74.3 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%87.6–90.4 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.6%78.9–83.9 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.6%69.4–77.6 | 69% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.1%71.4–83.7 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.3%22.7–29.8 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.9%27.1–36.7 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.1%18.6–25.4 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.7%10.8–14.9 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9%7.6–10.5 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.8%5.8–7.9 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%5.8–7.6 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.4%9.7–13.4 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.7%29.7–37.7 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.4%14.3–18.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.8%12.1–15.5 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.1%8–10.1 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 4.9% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.8%7.8–9.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 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 James Township
Is James Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, James Township is healthier than 47% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 58%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in James Township?
CDC estimates 33.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.3% and 39.2%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to James Township?
Healthsource Saginaw in Saginaw, 6.3 miles in a straight line from James Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in James Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.3–7.4%), 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 James Township 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 James 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.