On CDC estimates, Macomb Township is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns
Macomb Township beats Michigan on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48042, 48044. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Macomb Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Macomb Township’s lead shrinks
Macomb Township is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, but 55% of the 5,653 towns with similar household incomes ($90K–$151K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Macomb Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke and COPD are less common in Macomb Township
Macomb Township runs below Michigan on four chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.8% vs 3.7%), COPD (6.2% vs 8.1%) and diabetes (9.2% vs 11.9%). Conditions ↓
Macomb Township is an active town
Only 20.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. The town has 13 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Macomb Township is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its A− tops all four graded neighbors. The closest is Shelby Township (B+). Around town ↓
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 Macomb Township’s likely range; Macomb Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48042, 48044, 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 Macomb Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Macomb Township is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, #100 of 701 in Michigan. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 89% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 62%.
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). Macomb Township’s median household income is $120,652; among the 5,653 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($90K–$151K), it’s healthier than 55%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8% of Macomb Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Macomb Township adults…
Macomb Township runs below MI on 5 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 2 parks and preserves
Macomb Township and the towns around it
Macomb Township has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macomb Township | A− | 34.5% | 9.2% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
| Clinton Township | C+ | 38.2% | 11.5% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
| Chesterfield Township | B | 36.8% | 9.9% | 14.6% | ZIP codes |
| Shelby Township | B+ | 34.7% | 10.2% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| Ray Township | B− | 36.5% | 11.3% | 15% | ZIP 48096 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Macomb Township
No hospital or community health center in Macomb 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 Macomb 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 Macomb Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Macomb Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Macomb 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Macomb Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Macomb Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Macomb Township is better than Michigan on 16 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Macomb Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Macomb Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.3%13.5–17.3 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.7–13.6 | 14% | 13% | Better |
| 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 | 34.5%30.1–39.2 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.2%8–10.5 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.5%30.4–36.7 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.5%33.2–39.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.6%25–30.4 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.7–12.2 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.2–9.8 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%5–6.1 | 7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.2%5.5–7 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.2%5–7.5 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.3%10.6–14.2 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.8%18–24 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.6%15.9–21.4 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.9%31.1–38.6 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.8%4.1–5.6 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.3%78.5–83.8 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.3%72.6–77.5 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.2%87.8–90.5 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.6%74.8–80.2 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.1%66.3–73.6 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.1%74.7–84.6 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.1%23.1–29.3 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.7%27.7–35.9 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.2%18.3–24.3 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.9%8.3–11.5 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.6%7.3–9.8 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%5.2–6.9 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.7%5–6.5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8%6.7–9.3 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.8%23.7–30 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.6%9.3–12.1 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.3%10.9–13.8 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%3–3.7 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.5–3 | 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 Macomb Township
Is Macomb Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Macomb Township is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #100 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 55%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Macomb Township?
CDC estimates 34.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.1% and 39.2%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Macomb Township?
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township, 4.8 miles in a straight line from Macomb Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Macomb Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.1–5.6%), 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 Macomb 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 Macomb 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.