Mason District Number 5 Schoolhouse · Photo: Jsgoodrich · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Mason Township is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns
Mason Township trails Michigan on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49112, 49031, 49130, 49061. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mason Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Mason Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 7% across Michigan. Cancer is also above the state: 10.3%, vs 8.9% across Michigan. In all, Mason Township runs above Michigan on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Mason Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Mason Township is healthier than 31%. Against the 8,888 towns with similar household incomes ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 49%. 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 Mason Township’s likely range; Mason Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49112, 49031, 49130, 49061, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Mason Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mason Township is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns, #494 of 701 in Michigan. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 45% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 24%).
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). Mason Township’s median household income is $59,922; among the 8,888 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 49%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Mason Township adults…
Mason Township runs above MI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Mason Township
No hospital or community health center in Mason 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 Mason 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mason Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Mason Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Mason 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.
14.5% of Mason Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Mason Township and the towns around it
Mason Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Township | C | 36.8% | 13.2% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Ontwa Township | C | 37% | 12.7% | 17.9% | ZIP 49112 |
| Porter Township | C+ | 36.6% | 13% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Calvin Township | C | 37% | 14% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mason Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mason Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mason Township is better than Michigan on 0 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Mason Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mason Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.3%18.4–24.5 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.8–17.9 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%15.9–20.3 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.8%29.1–44.9 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.2%11.4–15.1 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.4%35.1–43.9 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.7%34.2–43.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.5%29.9–37.3 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.5–13.4 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.3–11.3 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10%8.8–11.4 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.7–4.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.5%10.1–15 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.2%14.6–20 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.8%22.3–31.7 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.3%12.5–18.4 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.9%28.5–41.6 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.9%5.7–8.3 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.5%77–83.6 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.7%63.3–70.1 | 68% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.8%86.1–89.4 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79%75.9–81.7 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.6%64.7–74 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77%69.5–83.3 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.5%23.5–31.6 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.5%25.8–37.4 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.8%18.9–27 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.8%12.2–17.7 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11%9.1–13 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.3%7–9.8 | 8.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.9%6.9–9.2 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.5%12–17.3 | 14.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.2%29.6–38.9 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.1%14–18.6 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.4%13.5–17.5 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.7%7.7–9.8 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.3%4.8–6 | 4.9% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.4%8.3–10.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 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 Mason Township
Is Mason Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mason Township is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #494 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 49%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mason Township?
CDC estimates 36.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.1% and 44.9%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mason Township?
Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Mason Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mason Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–8.3%), 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 Mason Township 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 Mason 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.