Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Manton is healthier than 56%
Manton trails Michigan on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Manton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Manton
Mental distress runs high in Manton
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (20.5%), vs 17.6% across Michigan. Depression is above the state too: 29.9%, vs 25.7% across Michigan. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Manton
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.5%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Manton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Manton is healthier than 19%. Against the 4,336 towns with similar household incomes ($34K–$57K), it’s healthier than 56%. Health Grade ↓
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 Manton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Manton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Manton is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 48% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Manton’s median household income is $45,982; among the 4,336 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($34K–$57K), it’s healthier than 56%, more than its income alone would suggest.
How Manton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Manton runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Manton 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Manton adults…
Manton runs above MI on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Manton residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Manton
No hospital or community health center in Manton 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 Manton; ≈ 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 Manton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.1% of Manton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Manton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manton | C− | 40.3% | 12.2% | 19.5% | CDC place |
| Cedar Creek Township | C− | 40.4% | 12.9% | 19.5% | ZIP 49663 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Manton adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Manton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Manton is better than Michigan on 0 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Manton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Manton | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.5%18.9–26.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.2–18.7 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.5%18–23.1 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.3%32–48.6 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.4–14.2 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.1%32.8–41.3 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.1%30.8–39.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.2%27.7–34.7 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.4%10.9–13.9 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8–9.9 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.6–8.6 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 10.3%8.7–12 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4%3.5–4.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.1%11.4–17 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.5%15.9–23.2 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.4%22.3–32.8 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.3%14.1–20.8 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.5%27–39.9 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%5.9–10.3 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.2%74.4–81.9 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.2%62.8–69.5 | 68% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85%82.3–87.3 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.4%72–78.4 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.7%59.4–69.5 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.2%62.6–78.6 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.9%25.8–34 | 25.7% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.8%28.6–39.4 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.4%19.6–27.6 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.5%14–21.5 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.9%10.6–15.5 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.8%8.2–11.4 | 8.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.3%7.9–10.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.1%14.5–22.1 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.1%31.1–41.2 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.2%13.8–18.8 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.8%15.3–20.5 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.3–9.4 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%4.9–6.6 | 4.9% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.7%9.1–12.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%3.9–5.4 | 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 Manton
Is Manton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Manton is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Manton?
CDC estimates 40.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 32% and 48.6%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Manton?
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital in Cadillac, 11.4 miles in a straight line from Manton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Manton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–10.3%), 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 Manton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Manton.
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.