On CDC estimates, Leslie is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns
Leslie differs from Michigan on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Leslie. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Leslie
Binge drinking is the habit Leslie doesn’t win on
18.9% of adults binge drink, vs 15.9% across Michigan. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Leslie
Leslie runs below Michigan on stroke (2.9% vs 3.7%), diabetes (9.5% vs 11.9%) and heart disease (5.6% vs 7%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%). 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 Leslie’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Leslie’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Leslie is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 86% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 16%).
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). Leslie’s median household income is $73,654; among the 10,802 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$92K), it’s healthier than 75%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
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Out of every 100 Leslie adults…
Leslie runs below MI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Leslie residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, stroke and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Leslie
No hospital or community health center in Leslie 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 Leslie; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Leslie adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Leslie adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Leslie 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.
11.4% of Leslie adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Leslie and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie | B | 35.4% | 9.5% | 15.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Leslie adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Leslie
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Leslie is better than Michigan on 8 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Leslie’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Leslie | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.6%14.1–19.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.4–15.2 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.2%16.8–21.8 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.4%30.1–40.8 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.5%8.1–11 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32%28.7–35.5 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.8%28.4–35.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 27.1%24.2–29.9 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.5–13.3 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%4.9–6.3 | 7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7%6–8.3 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.5–3.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.1%5.7–8.7 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.1%12.3–18.2 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.6%17.9–26.1 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.9%16–22 | 15.9% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.5%28.9–38.4 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.4%4.9–8.1 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.6%74.4–80.7 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.2%68.3–74.1 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83.2–87.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.7%69.7–75.5 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.8%64.2–72.9 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.7%72.6–84 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.3%25.7–32.9 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.7%29.9–39.9 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23%19.2–26.9 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.5%9.8–15.7 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.4%8.4–12.7 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.3%6.1–8.7 | 8.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.2–8.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.4%8.8–14.2 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.9%25.8–34.4 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.3%9.5–13.4 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.5%13.2–18 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.7–7.3 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.5–4.7 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.1%6.9–9.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.6–3.6 | 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 Leslie
Is Leslie a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Leslie is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 75%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Leslie?
CDC estimates 35.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.1% and 40.8%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Leslie?
Eaton Rapids Medical Center in Eaton Rapids, 11.9 miles in a straight line from Leslie’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Leslie have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–8.1%), 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 Leslie 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 Leslie.
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.