Where Leavitt Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Leavitt Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49459, 49421, 49420. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Leavitt Township
Dental care lags in Leavitt Township
61.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 17.1% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Leavitt Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.3%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.1%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Leavitt Township runs above Michigan on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Leavitt Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.1%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
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 Leavitt Township’s likely range; Leavitt Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49459, 49421, 49420, which may reach past town lines.
Keeping up with care
Share of Leavitt Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Out of every 100 Leavitt Township adults…
Leavitt Township runs above MI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
13 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Leavitt Township
No hospital or community health center in Leavitt 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 Leavitt 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 Leavitt Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Leavitt 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.
19.9% of Leavitt Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Leavitt Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newfield Township | D | 40.6% | 14.2% | 19.7% | ZIP 49421 |
| Elbridge Township | C− | 40.5% | 13.7% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
| Colfax Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Beaver Township | — | — | — | — |
Colfax Township and Beaver Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Leavitt Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Leavitt Township
Why doesn’t Leavitt Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Leavitt Township.
What hospital is closest to Leavitt Township?
Mercy Health Lakeshore Campus in Shelby, 14.3 miles in a straight line from Leavitt Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Leavitt 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. 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.