Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Potterville is healthier than 62%
Potterville differs from Michigan on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Potterville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Potterville
Potterville is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Potterville is healthier than 44%. Against the 9,877 towns with similar household incomes ($49K–$81K), it’s healthier than 62%. Health Grade ↓
Depression is more common in Potterville
3 in 10 adults have been diagnosed with depression (30.5%), vs 25.7% across Michigan. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 20.8%, vs 17.6% across Michigan. Mind & connection ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Potterville
Potterville runs below Michigan on four chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.9% vs 3.7%), heart disease (5.5% vs 7%) and cancer (7.4% vs 8.9%). A young population is part of it: only 10% 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 Potterville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Potterville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Potterville is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns, #384 of 701 in Michigan. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 82% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 5%).
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). Potterville’s median household income is $64,693; among the 9,877 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$81K), it’s healthier than 62%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Potterville compares well: coronary heart disease, 5.5% (U.S. 6.4%); stroke, 2.9% (U.S. 3.4%).
How Potterville adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Potterville runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Potterville adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Out of every 100 Potterville adults…
Potterville runs below MI on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Potterville residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, stroke and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Potterville
No hospital or community health center in Potterville 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 Potterville; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Potterville 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.
13.9% of Potterville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Potterville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potterville | C+ | 40.8% | 9.9% | 16.1% | CDC place |
| Benton Township | C+ | 39.8% | 11.4% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Potterville adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Potterville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Potterville is better than Michigan on 5 and worse on 4; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Potterville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Potterville | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.2%15.4–21.1 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12–15.8 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.8%18.2–23.4 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.8%33.9–48.2 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.9%8.5–11.5 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.6%27.9–35.4 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.4%28.5–36.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.2%23.3–29.4 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.3%10.8–13.8 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.3%6.3–8.5 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.7%8.7–13.2 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.1%13.2–19.1 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.5%20.1–29.1 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.8%15.7–22.4 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.5%29.9–41.7 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.9%5.5–8.6 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.7%73.9–81.1 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.1%63.7–70.7 | 68% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.8%82.4–87 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 71.5%68.2–74.6 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67%62.1–71.9 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%69.5–83.2 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 30.5%26.4–34.8 | 25.7% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.2%28.2–38.7 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.7%18.9–26.9 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.6%11.7–17.8 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.2%10–14.6 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.7%7.3–10.3 | 8.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.3%7.1–9.7 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.9%11–17 | 14.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.5%25.9–34.9 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.1%10.2–14.1 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.2%13.9–18.7 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.4–7 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 4.9% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.4–9.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3–3.9 | 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 Potterville
Is Potterville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Potterville is healthier than 44% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #384 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 Potterville?
CDC estimates 40.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.9% and 48.2%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Potterville?
University of Michigan Health - Sparrow Eaton in Charlotte, 6.3 miles in a straight line from Potterville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Potterville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–8.6%), 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 Potterville 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 Potterville.
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.