On CDC estimates, Norman Township is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns
Norman Township differs from Michigan on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49689, 49660, 49644. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Norman Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Norman Township
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.4%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 5.4%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Norman Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Norman Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.8%), vs 24.9% across Michigan. There are 101 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Norman Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.7%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
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 Norman Township’s likely range; Norman Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49689, 49660, 49644, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Norman Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Norman Township is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 35% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Norman Township’s median household income is $63,634; among the 9,679 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 10%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Norman Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.9% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Norman Township adults…
Norman Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
101 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Care in and near Norman Township
No hospital or community health center in Norman 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 Norman 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Norman Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Norman Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Norman 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.
18.1% of Norman Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Norman Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Township | D | 39.5% | 16.5% | 19.7% | ZIP codes |
| Dickson Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Stronach Township | — | — | — | — | |
| South Branch Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Elk Township | C− | 37.4% | 17.3% | 18.5% | ZIP 49644 |
| Eden Township | — | — | — | — |
Dickson Township, Stronach Township, South Branch Township and Eden Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Norman Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Norman Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Norman Township is better than Michigan on 1 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Norman Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Norman Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.8%22.3–29.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.6%16.4–20.9 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.9%15.9–20 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.5%32–47.6 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.5%14.5–18.7 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 45%40.8–49.4 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.4%37.2–45.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 39.1%35.3–42.8 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12%10.7–13.4 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.9%10.7–13.1 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 11%9.8–12.3 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.4%11.5–15.3 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.4%4.8–6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.6%11.3–16.2 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.7%16.7–22.8 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.8%27.9–38 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.8%11.4–16.6 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.4%26.4–38.8 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8%6.3–10 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.1%79.1–85 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.4%62–68.7 | 68% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.5%86.9–90 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.9%79.2–84.3 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.2%63.5–72.7 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.6%68.4–81.6 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.3%23.7–31.2 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.2%26.2–36.3 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23%19.5–26.7 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.5%14.4–20.8 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.8%9.8–13.8 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9%7.7–10.5 | 8.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.8%7.6–10.1 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.1%15–21.5 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39.4%34.8–44.2 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.1%18.2–24 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.5%14.5–18.7 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 11.3%10–12.6 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.8%6–7.8 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.2%9.8–12.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.7%5–6.5 | 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 Norman Township
Is Norman Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Norman Township is healthier than 11% of U.S. towns: D for health. 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 Norman Township?
CDC estimates 39.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 32% and 47.6%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Norman Township?
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital in Manistee, 17.0 miles in a straight line from Norman Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Norman Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–10%), 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 Norman Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Norman 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.