Photo: Andrew Martin · CC BY 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Lansing is healthier than 55%
Lansing differs from Michigan on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lansing. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lansing
Every town around Lansing scores healthier
All six graded neighbors are ahead of Lansing’s C, from Windsor Township (B−) to DeWitt Township (B+). Around town ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Lansing
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.6%), vs 15.4% across Michigan. Utility shut-off threats (12.5% vs 8.7%) and housing insecurity (16.8% vs 11.9%) are higher too. 21.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 11 working-age adults in Lansing has no health insurance
9.3% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 6.9% across Michigan. Checkups ↓
Lansing is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Lansing is healthier than 29%. Against the 7,230 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 55%. 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 Lansing’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Lansing’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lansing is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns, #513 of 701 in Michigan. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 45% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 12%).
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). Lansing’s median household income is $54,382; among the 7,230 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 55%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Lansing compares well: high cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years), 31.7% (U.S. 37.1%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.5% (U.S. 7.9%).
At 113,884 residents, Lansing is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Lansing and the towns around it
Lansing’s Health Grade ranks 7th of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing | C | 39.9% | 12.4% | 16.8% | CDC place |
| Lansing Township | B | 37.9% | 11.2% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| East Lansing | B+ | 32.6% | 5.9% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Delta Township | B+ | 37.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
| DeWitt Township | B+ | 35.3% | 10.4% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
| Delhi Township | B | 36.1% | 11.2% | 14.1% | ZIP codes |
| Okemos | — | — | — | — | |
| Edgemont Park | — | — | — | — |
Okemos and Edgemont Park: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.4% of Lansing adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lansing adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Out of every 100 Lansing adults…
Lansing runs below MI on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lansing
2 hospitals and 2 community health centers in Lansing, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Lansing; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
38 miles of trails across 106 parks and preserves
How Lansing adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lansing runs above Michigan.
4 in 10 Lansing 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lansing adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lansing
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lansing is better than Michigan on 3 and worse on 12; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Lansing’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lansing | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.6%19.6–24 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%13.1–16.1 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.8–21.7 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.9%34.9–45.2 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.4%11–13.9 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.8%32.7–39.1 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.7%28.6–34.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 26.9%24.4–29.4 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.4%11.1–13.7 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%6–7.1 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.6–6.7 | 7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.8%7.1–8.6 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.3–3.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.7%11.4–16.4 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.8%15–18.9 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.7%23.4–30.2 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%13.9–19.1 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.1%33.5–42.9 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 6.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.4%75.4–81.3 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.3%60.2–66.4 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.3%82.6–85.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73%70.4–75.5 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.7%61.3–69.9 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.1%71–82.4 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.3%24.3–30.6 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 36.1%31.7–40.9 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.9%22.7–29.5 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.6%19.2–24.2 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.8%14.8–18.9 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.5%11.1–14 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.6%10.5–12.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.4%19.1–23.7 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.4%30.1–36.9 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14%12.5–15.5 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.2%15.7–18.9 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.7–6.6 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10%9.1–10.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%4.1–4.8 | 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 Lansing
Is Lansing a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lansing is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #513 of 701 in Michigan. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lansing?
CDC estimates 39.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.9% and 45.2%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lansing?
Edward W Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Lansing’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lansing have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.2–10.5%), 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 Lansing 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 Lansing.
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.