On CDC estimates, Lee Township is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Lee Township trails Michigan on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49450, 49056, 49408. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lee Township
Dental care lags in Lee Township
54.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 22.4% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
Lee Township is in the bottom 2% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Lee Township is healthier than only 2% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
More Lee Township adults get no exercise
37.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
More Lee Township adults live with a disability
2 in 5 adults live with a disability (42.1%, vs 31.1% across Michigan). The biggest difference is vision loss: 9.5% vs 4.9%. Disability ↓
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 Lee Township’s likely range; Lee Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49450, 49056, 49408, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Lee Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lee Township is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns, #689 of 701 in Michigan. All seven of Lee Township’s estimates fall in the lowest 8% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is smoking: 23.4% of adults, against 14.6% across Michigan and 11.8% nationally.
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). Lee Township’s median household income is $65,156; among the 9,965 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$81K), it’s healthier than 1%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lee Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
6.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lee Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Out of every 100 Lee Township adults…
Lee Township runs above MI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lee Township
1 community health center in Lee Township, 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 Lee 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 Lee Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lee Township runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Lee 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.
31.3% of Lee Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Lee Township and the towns around it
Lee Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Township | D− | 42.9% | 16.5% | 23.4% | ZIP codes |
| Clyde Township | C | 37.6% | 13.8% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Cheshire Township | D | 39.3% | 13.7% | 19.2% | ZIP codes |
| Casco Township | C− | 39.3% | 15% | 17.1% | ZIP codes |
| Columbia Township | D | 41.1% | 15% | 20.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Lee Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lee Township is better than Michigan on 0 and worse on 20; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Lee Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lee Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 31.1%27.9–34.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.8%17.8–22 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.8%18.8–23 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.9%36.6–49.3 | 36.2% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.5%14.6–18.5 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40%36.4–43.7 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.7%33.1–40.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.6%29.7–35.7 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.3%11.1–13.7 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.6–9.1 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.3%8.4–10.4 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.1%11.7–14.7 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5%4.6–5.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.4%19–25.9 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23.4%20.6–26.4 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 37.1%32.6–41.8 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%12.9–18 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.5%30.4–40.9 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.4%13.1–17.7 | 6.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.2%75–81.1 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.6%51.4–57.8 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.6%80.6–84.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.7%74–79.2 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.6%57.1–65.9 | 69% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.9%66.1–79.1 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.9%24.6–31.5 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.5%30.1–39.2 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.9%22.6–29.6 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 29.8%26.3–33.2 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.1%17.6–22.6 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.3%13.4–17.2 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.7%13.1–16.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 31.3%27.8–34.7 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42.1%37.9–46.4 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.3%18.9–23.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 21.2%18.9–23.6 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.6%8.7–10.7 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.5%8.7–10.6 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 14%12.5–15.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.1%6.3–7.9 | 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 Lee Township
Is Lee Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lee Township is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #689 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 1%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lee Township?
CDC estimates 42.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.6% and 49.3%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lee Township?
Bronson South Haven Hospital in South Haven, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Lee Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Lee Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.1–17.7%), 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 Lee Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lee 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.