Marlborough Historic District · Photo: Great Northern Portland Cement Co · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Pleasant Plains Township is healthier than 46%
Pleasant Plains Township trails Michigan on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49304, 49642. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pleasant Plains Township
Dental care lags in Pleasant Plains Township
54.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 23.1% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
COPD, diabetes and heart disease run high in Pleasant Plains Township
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.4%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (18.2%), vs 11.9% across Michigan. Heart disease is also above the state: 10.7%, vs 7% across Michigan. In all, Pleasant Plains Township runs above Michigan on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
1 in 6 working-age adults in Pleasant Plains Township has no health insurance
15.7% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 6.9% across Michigan. Checkups ↓
Pleasant Plains Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Pleasant Plains Township is healthier than 5%. Against the 961 towns with similar household incomes ($25K–$42K), it’s healthier than 46%. Health Grade ↓
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 Pleasant Plains Township’s likely range; Pleasant Plains Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49304, 49642, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Pleasant Plains Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pleasant Plains Township is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 32% of U.S. towns); physical 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). Pleasant Plains Township’s median household income is $33,269; among the 961 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($25K–$42K), it’s healthier than 46%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pleasant Plains Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Out of every 100 Pleasant Plains Township adults…
Pleasant Plains Township runs above MI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Pleasant Plains Township
1 community health center in Pleasant Plains 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 Pleasant Plains 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.
54 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
How Pleasant Plains Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Pleasant Plains 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.
26.3% of Pleasant Plains Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Pleasant Plains 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Plains Township | D | 42.6% | 18.2% | 22.2% | ZIP codes |
| Yates Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Webber Township | D | 42.5% | 18.1% | 22% | ZIP codes |
| Lilley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Township | — | — | — | — |
Yates Township, Lilley Township and Lake 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 Pleasant Plains Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pleasant Plains Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pleasant Plains Township is better than Michigan on 0 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Pleasant Plains Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pleasant Plains Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.6%27–34.5 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.7%17.4–22.1 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%16.1–20.3 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.6%33.9–51.3 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18.2%15.9–20.7 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 45.5%40.9–50 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.7%35.1–44.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 36%32.4–39.6 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10–12.7 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.5–10.4 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.7%9.7–11.9 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.4%12.1–15 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.6%5.1–6.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23.1%19.1–27.4 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22.2%19.3–25.4 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.4%31–41.9 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.3–18 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.8%30.7–45.3 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.7%12.4–19.1 | 6.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.6%75.9–82.7 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.3%50.2–58.4 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.8%83.9–87.7 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.1%76–81.7 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.3%58–68.4 | 69% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.2%63.5–79.8 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25%21.4–29 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.5%27.6–37.8 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.5%22.8–30.5 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 26%22.4–30 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.2%15.5–20.9 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.6%11.8–15.5 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.5%10.9–14.1 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 26.3%22.8–30 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 41%36.2–45.9 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.3%19.6–25.2 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.2%16.2–20.6 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.7%9.6–11.9 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.8%8–9.9 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.3%11–13.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.9%6.3–7.7 | 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 Pleasant Plains Township
Is Pleasant Plains Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pleasant Plains Township is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns: D for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pleasant Plains Township?
CDC estimates 42.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.9% and 51.3%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pleasant Plains Township?
Corewell Health Reed City Hospital in Reed City, 17.9 miles in a straight line from Pleasant Plains Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Pleasant Plains Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12.4–19.1%), 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 Pleasant Plains 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 Pleasant Plains 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.