Photo: Dwight Burdette at English Wikipedia · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Pittsfield Township is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns
Pittsfield Township differs from Michigan on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 22 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48108, 48197, 48176, 48103. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pittsfield Township
COPD and heart disease are less common in Pittsfield Township
Pittsfield Township runs below Michigan on eight chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.3% vs 8.1%), heart disease (4.8% vs 7%) and stroke (2.6% vs 3.7%). Conditions ↓
Pittsfield Township is an active town
Only 16.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. The town has 25 miles of trails across 21 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Pittsfield Township adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (15.9% vs 17.6%) and lack of emotional support (19.6% vs 23.1%) both run below Michigan. Mind & connection ↓
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 Pittsfield Township’s likely range; Pittsfield Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48108, 48197, 48176, 48103, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Pittsfield Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pittsfield Township is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns, #46 of 701 in Michigan. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 95% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 69%.
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). Pittsfield Township’s median household income is $102,463; among the 8,211 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($77K–$128K), it’s healthier than 93%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Pittsfield Township adults…
Pittsfield Township runs below MI on 10 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.
25 miles of trails across 21 parks and preserves
How Pittsfield Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Pittsfield Township does better than Michigan.
1 in 3 Pittsfield 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.
Care in and near Pittsfield Township
1 community health center in Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pittsfield Township 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.
11.5% of Pittsfield Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Pittsfield Township and the towns around it
Pittsfield Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield Township | A | 28.6% | 8.9% | 10.5% | ZIP codes |
| Ann Arbor | A | 25.8% | 6.4% | 9.1% | CDC place |
| Saline | A | 27.2% | 9.1% | 9.6% | CDC place |
| Ypsilanti Township | A− | 31.9% | 9.5% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
| Lodi Township | A+ | 26.6% | 8.4% | 8.5% | ZIP codes |
| Ann Arbor Township | A+ | 22.8% | 6.7% | 7.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pittsfield Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pittsfield Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pittsfield Township is better than Michigan on 22 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Pittsfield Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pittsfield Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.8%12.3–15.5 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11%9.8–12.2 | 14% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.2–17.5 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.6%25.1–32.2 | 36.2% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.9%7.8–10 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.5%25.9–31 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 29.4%26.7–32 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 22.2%20.1–24.3 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.9%9.7–12.1 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.9–8.2 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.4%6.1–9 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.5%9.2–12 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 16.6%14.3–19 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%15.1–19.9 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28%24.9–31.4 | 34.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.6%4.8–6.5 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.5%74.6–80.1 | 80.3% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.3%70.9–75.7 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.4%85.9–88.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74%71.2–76.5 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.5%67.2–73.9 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.9%71.8–81.7 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.7%23.8–29.4 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.1%27.5–34.9 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.6%17–22.4 | 23.1% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.5%10.8–14.3 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10%8.6–11.5 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.4–8.5 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.5–8.3 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.5%10–13 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.8%21.2–26.4 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.4%8.2–10.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.5%11.2–13.9 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.4%4.8–6 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%6.2–7.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.6–3.1 | 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 Pittsfield Township
Is Pittsfield Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pittsfield Township is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns: A for health, #46 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 93%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pittsfield Township?
CDC estimates 28.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.1% and 32.2%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pittsfield Township?
Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital in Ann Arbor, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Pittsfield Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pittsfield Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.8–6.5%), 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 Pittsfield Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pittsfield 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.