Egbert H. Gold Estate · Photo: rossograph · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Park Township is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns
Park Township differs from Michigan on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49424, 49423. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Park Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Park Township’s lead shrinks
Park Township is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns, but 57% of the 7,074 towns with similar household incomes ($83K–$138K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
1 in 11 working-age adults in Park Township has no health insurance
9.2% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 6.9% across Michigan. Checkups ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Park Township
Park Township runs below Michigan on four chronic conditions, most of all COPD (6.3% vs 8.1%), stroke (2.9% vs 3.7%) and heart disease (5.7% vs 7%). 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 Park Township’s likely range; Park Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49424, 49423, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Park Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Park Township is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns, #142 of 701 in Michigan. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 77% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 65%.
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). Park Township’s median household income is $110,402; among the 7,074 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($83K–$138K), it’s healthier than 57%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Park Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Out of every 100 Park Township adults…
Park Township runs below MI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Park Township
No hospital or community health center in Park 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 Park 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.
32 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves
How Park Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Park 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.
11.5% of Park Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Park Township and the towns around it
Park Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Township | A− | 33.1% | 10.3% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
| Holland | B+ | 33.2% | 10% | 11.6% | CDC place |
| Laketown Township | A− | 33% | 10.2% | 11.3% | ZIP codes |
| Beechwood | — | — | — | — | |
| Holland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Port Sheldon Township | A− | 33.1% | 9.9% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
Beechwood: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Holland Township: the same community as Holland, graded once. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Park Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Park Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Park Township is better than Michigan on 12 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Park Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Park Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.8%14.7–18.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%11.2–14.1 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.4–18 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.1%27.8–38.4 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.3%9–11.7 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.7%28.4–35.1 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.3%29.9–36.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.6%22–27.2 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.5–11.9 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.4–8.9 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5.2–6.3 | 7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.3%5.6–7 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.9%6.4–9.6 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%10.2–13.4 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 22.4%19.1–25.7 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17%14.4–20 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.3%24.8–34.2 | 34.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.2%8–10.6 | 6.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%77.7–83.5 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 71.7%68.7–74.6 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%85.5–88.7 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.5%73.7–79.1 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71%66.8–75 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.6%69.7–82.7 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.8%21.6–28 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.9%27.7–36.6 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.1%20.1–26.4 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.3%12.5–16.3 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.3%10–12.9 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.7–8.5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.5%10.1–13.1 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.9%25.4–32.4 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.6%10.2–13.1 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.6%12.2–15.1 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%4.1–4.8 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.9–3.4 | 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 Park Township
Is Park Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Park Township is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #142 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 57%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Park Township?
CDC estimates 33.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.8% and 38.4%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Park Township?
Holland Hospital in Holland, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Park Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Park Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8–10.6%), 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 Park Township 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 Park 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.