On CDC estimates, Milton Township is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns
Milton Township differs from Michigan on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49648, 49676. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Milton Township
Cancer and arthritis run high in Milton Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.5%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.2%), vs 29.1% across Michigan. In all, Milton Township runs above Michigan on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 38% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Milton Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72% vs 68%) and cholesterol checks (90.8% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Milton Township 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 ↓
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 Milton Township’s likely range; Milton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49648, 49676, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Milton Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Milton Township is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 82% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 40%).
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). Milton Township’s median household income is $88,971; among the 10,073 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($67K–$111K), it’s healthier than 61%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Milton Township adults…
Milton Township runs above MI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Milton Township is an older town: 38% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Milton Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Milton Township 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.
9% of Milton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Milton Township
No hospital or community health center in Milton 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 Milton 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.
17 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
How Milton Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Milton Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Milton 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.
Milton Township and the towns around it
Milton Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Township | B | 35.8% | 12.7% | 12.8% | ZIP codes |
| Clearwater Township | B | 36.3% | 12.6% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Helena Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Whitewater Township | A− | 33.7% | 10.7% | 11% | ZIP codes |
| Rapid City | — | — | — | — | |
| Elk Rapids Township | A− | 33.3% | 11.7% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
| Forest Home Township | B | 35.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% | ZIP 49615 |
| Torch Lake Township | B+ | 34.9% | 12.8% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
Helena Township: not graded. Rapid City: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Milton Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Milton Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Milton Township is better than Michigan on 10 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Milton Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Milton Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.5%15–20.1 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.3–15.8 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.3–16.8 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.8%28.8–43.1 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.7%11–14.4 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.3%36.3–44.2 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.1%36.1–44.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 35.2%31.7–38.6 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.8–12.1 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 12.5%11.4–13.5 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.5–9.3 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.6%7.4–9.9 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4%3.5–4.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9%7.4–10.8 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.8%10.8–15.1 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.3%18.5–26.4 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.7%12.3–17.3 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.5%25.9–37.7 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.1%4.1–6.2 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.9%80.2–85.4 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72%69.1–74.9 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.8%89.5–91.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.4%78.8–83.7 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 75.4%71.5–79.2 | 69% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.6%72.3–84.1 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.8%21.5–28.1 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.5%24.1–33.2 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.9%17–23.3 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.8%8.1–11.8 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.6%6.4–9 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.7%4.8–6.6 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.6%4.9–6.5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9%7.4–10.9 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.6%26.6–34.8 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.6%12.6–16.8 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.1%10.6–13.7 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%8–10 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.5–8.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–4 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Milton Township
Is Milton Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Milton Township is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 61%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Milton Township?
CDC estimates 35.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.8% and 43.1%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Milton Township?
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center in Kalkaska, 14.2 miles in a straight line from Milton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Milton Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.1–6.2%), 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 Milton Township 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 Milton 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.