Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Larkin Township is healthier than 31%
Larkin Township beats Michigan on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 48642. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Larkin Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Larkin Township’s lead shrinks
Larkin Township is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, but 31% of the 3,279 towns with similar household incomes ($108K–$179K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Larkin Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Larkin Township is an active town
Only 20.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. The town has 19 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Larkin Township
Larkin Township runs below Michigan on stroke (3.1% vs 3.7%) and diabetes (10% vs 11.9%). 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 Larkin Township’s likely range; Larkin Township’s figures come from ZIP code 48642, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Larkin Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Larkin Township is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, #110 of 701 in Michigan. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 82% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 66%.
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). Larkin Township’s median household income is $143,427; among the 3,279 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($108K–$179K), it’s healthier than 31%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10% of Larkin Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
19 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Larkin Township adults…
Larkin Township runs below MI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Larkin Township
No hospital or community health center in Larkin 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 Larkin 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Larkin Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Larkin Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Larkin Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Larkin 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.
Larkin Township and the towns around it
Larkin Township has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larkin Township | A− | 31.3% | 10% | 12.3% | ZIP 48642 |
| Midland | A− | 30.8% | 10% | 12.2% | CDC place |
| Lincoln Township | B+ | 32.2% | 10.9% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
| Mills Township | B+ | 33.8% | 10.8% | 14.2% | ZIP codes |
| Beaver Township | B+ | 34.5% | 11% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
| Midland Township | B+ | 31.8% | 10.6% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Larkin Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Larkin Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Larkin Township is better than Michigan on 14 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Larkin Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Larkin Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.9%14–17.9 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11.4–14.3 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.4–18 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.3%25.5–37.4 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10%8.6–11.3 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.6%30.1–37.2 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.5%31.8–39.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29%26–32 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.8–12.3 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.8–10.4 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.7–7 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7%6.2–7.7 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.9–3.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8%6.5–9.7 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.3%10.6–14 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.3%17.1–23.5 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%14.3–20.2 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.2%25.2–35.5 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.4%4.6–6.3 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%76.7–82.8 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.6%69.6–75.3 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.2%86.7–89.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.7%73.9–79.4 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72%67.6–75.8 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.8%73.3–85 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.9%22.5–29.4 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.9%24.7–33.3 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20%17.2–23 | 23.1% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.8%9.3–12.4 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.6%7.5–9.9 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10%8.6–11.4 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.4%24–30.8 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.9%10.4–13.4 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.8%11.4–14.2 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.2–7.8 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.6–8.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Larkin Township
Is Larkin Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Larkin Township is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #110 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 Larkin Township?
CDC estimates 31.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.5% and 37.4%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Larkin Township?
Mclaren Bay Region in Bay City, 18.7 miles in a straight line from Larkin Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Larkin Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.6–6.3%), 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 Larkin Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Larkin 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.