Photo: Amin Eshaiker · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Melvindale is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Melvindale differs from Michigan on 28 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 27 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Melvindale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Melvindale
Dental care lags in Melvindale
50.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 24.1% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Melvindale
36.7% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 15.4% across Michigan (more than twice the Michigan rate). Utility shut-off threats (19.7% vs 8.7%) and no reliable transportation (18.3% vs 8.3%) are higher too. 39% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Melvindale adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (38.9%), vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Health varies a lot right around Melvindale
Grades next door run from Allen Park (B+) to Detroit (D−). Melvindale is a D−. 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 Melvindale’s likely range.
What’s behind Melvindale’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Melvindale is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns, #689 of 701 in Michigan. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 16% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Melvindale’s median household income is $42,185; among the 3,101 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($32K–$53K), it’s healthier than 10%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Melvindale compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.8% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Melvindale 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.
39% of Melvindale 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.
0.8 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Melvindale and the towns around it
Melvindale’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melvindale | D− | 40.8% | 15.9% | 25.7% | CDC place |
| Dearborn | C | 33.7% | 11.2% | 18.2% | CDC place |
| Allen Park | B+ | 30.8% | 9.9% | 12.7% | CDC place |
| Detroit | D− | 45.6% | 19.2% | 21.8% | CDC place |
| Lincoln Park | D | 37% | 12.9% | 19.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Melvindale adults…
Melvindale runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Melvindale residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Melvindale
No hospital or community health center in Melvindale 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 Melvindale; ≈ 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).
How Melvindale adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Melvindale runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Melvindale 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 Melvindale adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Melvindale
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Melvindale is better than Michigan on 1 and worse on 27; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Melvindale’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Melvindale | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 34.3%31.1–37.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.5%18.5–22.7 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 24.5%22.3–26.9 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.8%37.2–44.5 | 36.2% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.9%14.3–17.6 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.8%37.2–42.5 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.5%34.1–39.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.1%28–32.3 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 13.1%11.8–14.4 | 11.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.8%6.2–7.4 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.9%8–9.9 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.8%12.2–15.3 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 24.1%20.8–27.4 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 25.7%22.7–28.8 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 38.9%35.1–42.7 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.8%12.9–16.9 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.7%39.4–45.9 | 34.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.9%12.6–17.4 | 6.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.7%74–79.3 | 80.3% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.1%47.3–52.9 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 80.1%77.9–82.2 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.7%71.2–76 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.9%53.3–60.5 | 69% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.2%64.8–75.4 | 76.9% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.1%26.4–31.9 | 25.7% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35%31.7–38.5 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.7%24.8–31.1 | 23.1% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 36.7%32.8–40.6 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 25.2%22.5–28.2 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 19.7%17.6–22.1 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 18.3%16.3–20.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 39%35–43.2 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 43.4%39.8–47.1 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.5%19.3–23.8 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.7%20.3–25.3 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%8–10 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 10.4%9.4–11.5 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 15.7%14–17.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 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 Melvindale
Is Melvindale a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Melvindale is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #689 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 10%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Melvindale?
CDC estimates 40.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.2% and 44.5%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Melvindale?
Wyandotte Hospital and Medical Center in Wyandotte, 5.0 miles in a straight line from Melvindale’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Melvindale have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.6–17.4%), 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 Melvindale more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Melvindale.
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.