Photo: Dwight Burdette · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Redford Township is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns
Redford Township differs from Michigan on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48239, 48240. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Redford Township
Making ends meet is harder in Redford Township
22.3% of adults worry about having enough food, vs 15.4% across Michigan. Utility shut-off threats (14% vs 8.7%) and housing insecurity (18.7% vs 11.9%) are higher too. 21.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Redford Township adults lack emotional support
3 in 10 adults lack social or emotional support (28%), vs 23.1% across Michigan. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 19.9%, vs 17.6% across Michigan. Mind & connection ↓
Health varies a lot right around Redford Township
Grades next door run from Livonia (A−) to Detroit (D−). Redford Township is a C. Around town ↓
Redford Township sleeps less
42.8% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 34.7% across Michigan. Habits ↓
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 Redford Township’s likely range; Redford Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48239, 48240, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Redford Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Redford Township is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns, #498 of 701 in Michigan. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 46% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Redford Township’s median household income is $69,414; among the 10,463 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 34%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Redford Township compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.9% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
21.4% of Redford Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
How Redford Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Redford Township runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Redford 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.
Redford Township and the towns around it
Redford Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redford Township | C | 37.8% | 12.8% | 16.2% | ZIP codes |
| Detroit | D− | 45.6% | 19.2% | 21.8% | CDC place |
| Livonia | A− | 29.2% | 9.9% | 11.3% | CDC place |
| Dearborn Heights | C | 35% | 12.2% | 18% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
2.9 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Redford Township adults…
Redford Township runs below MI on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Redford Township
No hospital or community health center in Redford 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 Redford 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Redford Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Redford Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Redford Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Redford Township is better than Michigan on 2 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Redford Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Redford Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.9%20–24.1 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%13.1–15.9 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.9%18.1–21.7 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.8%34.4–41.4 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.8%11.6–14.2 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.9%36.4–41.6 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.3%31.9–36.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28%26–30.2 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.7%11.5–14 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.9%6.4–7.6 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.6–6.7 | 7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 7.9%7.1–8.7 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.8%9.1–12.8 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.2%14.4–18.1 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.2%24.6–30 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.9–17 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.8%39.6–46 | 34.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7%6–8.1 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.1%78.9–83.4 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.4%62.9–67.9 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86.6–89.3 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.9%73.5–78.2 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.3%64.1–70.5 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.1%74.8–83.2 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.9%21.6–26.3 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.7%30.4–37 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28%25.1–31 | 23.1% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.3%20–24.7 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.7%16.8–20.9 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14%12.5–15.6 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.5%10.3–12.8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.4%19.2–23.9 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.5%28.9–34.3 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.7%13.3–16.3 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.9%13.4–16.4 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.2–6.2 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.6%8.6–10.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4.2–4.9 | 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 Redford Township
Is Redford Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Redford Township is healthier than 31% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #498 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 34%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Redford Township?
CDC estimates 37.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.4% and 41.4%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Redford Township?
Beaumont Hospital - Farmington Hills in Farmington Hills, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Redford Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Redford Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–8.1%), 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 Redford Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Redford 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.