Photo: No machine-readable author provided. LilDice assumed (based on copyright claims). · CC BY-SA 2.5On CDC estimates, Mason is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns
Mason beats Michigan on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mason. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mason
Fewer Mason 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 ↓
Mason is an active town
Only 19.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Mason
Mason runs below Michigan on four chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (9.6% vs 11.9%), stroke (3% vs 3.7%) and COPD (6.6% vs 8.1%). 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 Mason’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Mason’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mason is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns, #117 of 701 in Michigan. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 85% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 58%.
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’s median household income is $79,117; among the 10,795 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$99K), it’s healthier than 89%, 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.
8.7% of Mason adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
2.4 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Mason adults…
Mason runs below MI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Mason
No hospital or community health center in Mason 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; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mason adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Mason adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Mason 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.
Mason and the towns around it
Mason’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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 | A− | 33.7% | 9.6% | 12.7% | CDC place |
| Vevay Township | A− | 34% | 10.2% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
| Alaiedon Township | A− | 33.6% | 10.1% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mason adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mason
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mason is better than Michigan on 11 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Mason’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mason | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.1%12.9–17.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%10.8–14.1 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%14.6–18.7 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.7%28.8–38.9 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.6%8.3–11 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33.4%30.1–36.8 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.5%30.1–37 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.7%26–31.5 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.1–12.7 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.5–10.2 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.6%5.6–7.7 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.9%7.1–11 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.7%10.3–15.1 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.9%16.6–23.6 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.9%15.2–20.9 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.5%27.1–36.1 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.8%4.6–7.2 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%76.5–82.3 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 76%73.4–78.6 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.2%86.5–89.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.4%72.6–78 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.4%66.3–74.1 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.7%73.7–84.7 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.9%23.8–30.3 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.8%28.2–37.6 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.8%18.5–25.3 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.1%8.1–12.3 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.7%7.2–10.4 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6%5.1–7.1 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.1–7.1 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.7%7.1–10.7 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28%24.4–31.9 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.1%9.5–13 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.1%11.3–15 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%5.9–7.5 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.2–4.1 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6–8.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3.2 | 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 Mason
Is Mason a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mason is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #117 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 89%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mason?
CDC estimates 33.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.8% and 38.9%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mason?
Mclaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, 8.9 miles in a straight line from Mason’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mason have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.6–7.2%), 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 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 Mason.
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.