Berrien Springs Courthouse · Photo: D.W.ENSIGN & CO. · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Oronoko Township is healthier than 87%
Oronoko Township beats Michigan on 1 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49103, 49107, 49101. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oronoko Township
What’s behind Oronoko Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oronoko Township is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns, #254 of 701 in Michigan. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 70% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 48%).
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). Oronoko Township’s median household income is $60,175; among the 8,957 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($45K–$75K), it’s healthier than 87%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Oronoko Township adults…
On every condition, Oronoko Township is about the same as Michigan. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Oronoko Township
No hospital or community health center in Oronoko 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 Oronoko 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Oronoko Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Oronoko Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Oronoko Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13% of Oronoko Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Oronoko Township and the towns around it
Oronoko Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oronoko Township | B | 36.4% | 11.7% | 12.6% | ZIP codes |
| Berrien Township | C+ | 37.8% | 12.7% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Sodus Township | C− | 39.1% | 13.7% | 16.6% | ZIP codes |
| Berrien Springs | B+ | 36.3% | 11% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Buchanan Township | C+ | 37.7% | 12.3% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
| Baroda Township | B | 36.1% | 11.1% | 13.6% | ZIP codes |
| Royalton Township | A− | 34.3% | 10.8% | 10.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Oronoko Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Oronoko Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Oronoko Township is better than Michigan on 1 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Oronoko Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Oronoko Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.2%15.9–20.7 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.9–15.2 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.8–18.6 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.4%30.2–43 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.1–13.4 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.5%31.8–39.2 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.8%30.1–37.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.2%25.3–31.2 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–12.8 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%8–9.5 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%5.9–7.4 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.3%6.4–8.2 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.1%10–14.7 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.6%10.7–14.5 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 24.3%20.6–28.3 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%12.7–18.3 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.9%32.6–43.5 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5.7–8 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.3%76–82.4 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.6%64.6–70.8 | 68% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.6–88.8 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.1%73.2–78.7 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.6%67.4–75.7 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%71.3–83.2 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.7%21.4–28.4 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.2%27.5–37 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.5%19.3–26 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.5%12.3–16.9 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.4%9.7–13.2 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.4%7.2–9.7 | 8.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8%6.9–9.1 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13%11–15.1 | 14.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.1%27.3–35.1 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.4%11.6–15.3 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.9%12.3–15.6 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.4–5.3 | 4.9% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.2–4 | 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 Oronoko Township
Is Oronoko Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Oronoko Township is healthier than 61% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #254 of 701 in Michigan. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Oronoko Township?
CDC estimates 36.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.2% and 43%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Oronoko Township?
Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph in St. Joseph, 10.7 miles in a straight line from Oronoko Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Oronoko Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–8%), 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 Oronoko 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 Oronoko 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.