On CDC estimates, Mount Morris Township is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Mount Morris Township differs from Michigan on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 24 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48458, 48504, 48433, 48505. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mount Morris Township
Mount Morris Township is in the bottom 3% of U.S. towns for health
On the seven CDC estimates behind the Health Grade, Mount Morris Township is healthier than only 3% of U.S. towns. It earns a D on all of them. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Mount Morris Township
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.8%), about twice the Michigan rate. Utility shut-off threats (17.3% vs 8.7%) and no reliable transportation (15.2% vs 8.3%) are higher too. 32.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Mount Morris Township
58.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 19.4% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
More Mount Morris Township adults live with a disability
2 in 5 adults live with a disability (41%, vs 31.1% across Michigan). The biggest difference is vision loss: 8.5% vs 4.9%. Disability ↓
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 Mount Morris Township’s likely range; Mount Morris Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48458, 48504, 48433, 48505, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Mount Morris Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mount Morris Township is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns, #687 of 701 in Michigan. All seven of Mount Morris Township’s estimates fall in the lowest 10% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is obesity: 45.6% of adults, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
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). Mount Morris Township’s median household income is $46,535; among the 4,508 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 8%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
32.1% of Mount Morris Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mount Morris Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mount Morris Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Out of every 100 Mount Morris Township adults…
Mount Morris Township runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Mount Morris Township
1 community health center in Mount Morris Township, 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 Mount Morris 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.
1.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Mount Morris Township adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Mount Morris Township runs above Michigan.
2 in 5 Mount Morris Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Mount Morris Township and the towns around it
Mount Morris Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Morris Township | D− | 45.6% | 16.5% | 21.6% | ZIP codes |
| Flint | D− | 50.5% | 19.3% | 25.3% | CDC place |
| Mount Morris | D− | 45.5% | 14% | 24.6% | CDC place |
| Flint Township | D | 42.3% | 14.3% | 18% | ZIP codes |
| Beecher | — | — | — | — | |
| Vienna Township | C | 38.5% | 12.6% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Genesee Township | D− | 45% | 15.9% | 22.8% | ZIP codes |
| Flushing Township | B− | 37.3% | 11.9% | 14.7% | ZIP 48433 |
Beecher: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Every CDC estimate for Mount Morris Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mount Morris Township is better than Michigan on 2 and worse on 24; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Mount Morris Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mount Morris Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 28.6%26–31.2 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.9–20.5 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.7%19.7–23.8 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 45.6%41.5–50.1 | 36.2% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 16.5%14.9–18.3 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.2%40.4–46.3 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.4%34.5–40.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.7%31.3–36.4 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 13.5%12.2–15 | 11.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.3–8.7 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8%8–9.6 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.7%10.6–12.9 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.4%5–5.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 19.4%16.7–22.6 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.6%19.4–24.1 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.2%30.9–37.8 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.5%11.6–15.8 | 15.9% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.3%39.2–47.8 | 34.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.3%8.1–10.8 | 6.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%78.1–83.1 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.4%55.5–61.4 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.1%83.4–86.7 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.5%76.2–80.8 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.5%63.8–71.4 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.3%72–82.4 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.5%24.7–30.5 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.5%34.3–42.8 | 32.4% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.8%25.4–32.4 | 23.1% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 29.8%26.9–32.8 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 21.3%18.8–23.7 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 17.3%15.5–19.3 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.2%13.7–16.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 32.1%29.3–35 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41%37.8–44.5 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.5%19.5–23.6 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 19.6%17.8–21.6 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%7.1–8.6 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8.5%7.9–9.3 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.5%12.3–14.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.9%6.3–7.5 | 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 Mount Morris Township
Is Mount Morris Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mount Morris Township is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health, #687 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 8%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mount Morris Township?
CDC estimates 45.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 41.5% and 50.1%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mount Morris Township?
Mclaren Flint in Flint, 5.5 miles in a straight line from Mount Morris Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mount Morris Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.1–10.8%), 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 Mount Morris Township 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 Mount Morris 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.