Hance House · Photo: kennethaw88 · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Olivet is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns
Olivet differs from Michigan on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Olivet. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Olivet
Olivet is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Olivet is healthier than 79%. Against the 7,332 towns with similar household incomes ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 98%. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Olivet doesn’t win on
21.3% of adults binge drink, vs 15.9% across Michigan, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Mental distress runs high in Olivet
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (22.2%), vs 17.6% across Michigan. Loneliness is above the state too: 38.9%, vs 32.4% across Michigan. Mind & connection ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Olivet
Olivet runs below Michigan on eight chronic conditions, most of all stroke (1.8% vs 3.7%), diabetes (5.9% vs 11.9%) and heart disease (3.6% vs 7%). A young population is part of it: only 6% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%). 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 Olivet’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Olivet’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Olivet is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than almost every U.S. town); mental distress pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Olivet’s median household income is $54,722; among the 7,332 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($41K–$68K), it’s healthier than 98%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
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Out of every 100 Olivet adults…
Olivet runs below MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 6% of Olivet residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
How Olivet adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Olivet runs above Michigan.
2 in 5 Olivet 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.
Care in and near Olivet
No hospital or community health center in Olivet 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 Olivet; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Olivet 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.
10.3% of Olivet adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Olivet and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olivet | A− | 32.9% | 5.9% | 10.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Olivet adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Olivet
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Olivet is better than Michigan on 14 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Olivet’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Olivet | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.2%11.6–17.3 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.4%8.8–12.1 | 14% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 22.2%18.8–25.4 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.9%26.7–39.6 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 5.9%5.1–6.9 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 22.3%19.4–25.2 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 24.4%21.3–27.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 16.6%14.5–18.7 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.4–13.4 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.9%4.5–5.5 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.6%3.1–4.1 | 7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.7%4–5.5 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.8%1.6–2.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.1%6.5–10.1 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.5%8.4–12.9 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.3%15.3–23.9 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 21.3%17.7–25.3 | 15.9% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.3%27.8–39.3 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6%4.3–8.6 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.8%70.7–78.9 | 80.3% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.1%67.9–74.5 | 68% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 77.7%73.2–81.8 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 61.8%59.1–64.6 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.9%65.1–74.7 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.5%66.6–81.3 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.7%25.4–34 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.9%33.2–44.5 | 32.4% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.5%20.1–29 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.3%9.9–17.2 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.2%7.9–12.6 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.6%5.3–7.9 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.9%7–10.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.3%7.8–13.4 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.2%23.4–33.5 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.6%6.4–9 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.4%14–21.3 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.5%3.9–5.2 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%2.9–4.1 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8%6.4–9.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.1%1.8–2.5 | 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 Olivet
Is Olivet a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Olivet is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 98%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Olivet?
CDC estimates 32.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.7% and 39.6%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Olivet?
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Eaton in Charlotte, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Olivet’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Olivet have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.3–8.6%), 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 Olivet 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 Olivet.
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.