Marshall Michigan Historic Landmark District · Photo: rossograph · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Marshall is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns
Marshall differs from Michigan on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Marshall. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marshall
Fewer Marshall 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 ↓
Marshall has a top-rated hospital
Oaklawn Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Marshall
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Marshall is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its B+ tops all four graded neighbors. The closest is Fredonia 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 Marshall’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Marshall’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Marshall is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, #180 of 701 in Michigan. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 80% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 38%).
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). Marshall’s median household income is $76,050; among the 10,828 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$95K), it’s healthier than 84%, 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.
9.3% of Marshall adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Marshall
1 hospital in Marshall, 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 Marshall; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Marshall adults…
Marshall runs above MI on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Marshall and the towns around it
Marshall 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall | B+ | 37.7% | 10.7% | 12.2% | CDC place |
| Marshall Township | B− | 39.7% | 11.8% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Fredonia Township | B | 38.9% | 11.7% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Eckford Township | C | 40.9% | 12.5% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
| Marengo Township | B | 39.3% | 11.7% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Marshall adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Marshall adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Marshall adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Marshall adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Marshall
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Marshall is better than Michigan on 9 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Marshall’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Marshall | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.6%13.3–18 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%10.9–14.3 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.1–18.2 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.7%31.1–44.1 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.7%9.1–12.3 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36%32.1–39.8 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.7%32.8–40.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.5%27.2–33.8 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.6–11.6 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.1%6–8.2 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.7%7–10.7 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.2%10–14.4 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.8%18–25.8 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13–18.7 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.3%25.2–35.7 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4.4–6.8 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.7%77.4–83.6 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.8%69.7–75.7 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.7%86.9–90.2 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.5%75.7–81 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.9%70.7–78.8 | 69% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76%69–82.2 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.2%22.6–29.8 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.2%26.5–36.2 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.5%17.3–24 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.3%8.4–12.5 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.4%6.9–9.9 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.1%5.1–7 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.2–7 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.3%7.5–11.3 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.9%26–34.1 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.6%10.6–14.6 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.8%11–14.5 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.6%6.6–8.5 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.5–4.5 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.4–8.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.6–3.4 | 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 Marshall
Is Marshall a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Marshall is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #180 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 84%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Marshall?
CDC estimates 37.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.1% and 44.1%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Marshall?
Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall, 1.0 miles in a straight line from Marshall’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Marshall have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.4–6.8%), 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 Marshall 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 Marshall.
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.