Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Riverton Township is healthier than 54%
Riverton Township differs from Michigan on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49454, 49431, 49449. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Riverton Township
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Riverton Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.5%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 7% across Michigan. Arthritis is also above the state: 35.4%, vs 29.1% across Michigan. In all, Riverton Township runs above Michigan on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Riverton Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Riverton Township is healthier than 37%. Against the 9,614 towns with similar household incomes ($47K–$79K), it’s healthier than 54%. 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 Riverton Township’s likely range; Riverton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49454, 49431, 49449, 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 Riverton Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Riverton Township is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 55% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 22%).
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). Riverton Township’s median household income is $63,250; among the 9,614 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$79K), it’s healthier than 54%, about where its income would put it.
Where Riverton Township compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.6% (U.S. 76.5%); worried about keeping housing, 9.9% (U.S. 12%).
Out of every 100 Riverton Township adults…
Riverton Township runs above MI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Riverton Township
No hospital or community health center in Riverton 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 Riverton 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.
1.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Riverton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Riverton Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Riverton 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.
13.1% of Riverton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Riverton Township and the towns around it
Riverton Township has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverton Township | C+ | 39.9% | 13.4% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
| Amber Township | C | 40.6% | 13.5% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Scottville | C | 41.5% | 11.4% | 17.5% | CDC place |
| Weare Township | C+ | 38.9% | 13.7% | 14.8% | ZIP codes |
| Eden Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Summit Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pere Marquette Township | C | 40.3% | 13.8% | 15.5% | ZIP 49431 |
| Custer Township | C | 41.4% | 13.2% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
Eden Township and Summit 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 Riverton Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Riverton Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Riverton Township is better than Michigan on 2 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Riverton Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Riverton Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.1%17.5–22.9 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.6–17.4 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15–19 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.9%32.2–47.6 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.4%11.6–15.3 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40%35.9–44.2 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.7%34.4–42.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.4%31.9–39 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–12.9 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.5%10.4–12.5 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.7%7.7–9.6 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.8–4.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.8%9.6–14.3 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.4%13–17.8 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.9%20.7–29.3 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.4–17.7 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.8%27–39.1 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.6%5.6–7.9 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.6%78.4–84.3 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.6%64.2–70.9 | 68% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.6%87.2–90 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.6%77.9–83 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72%67.5–76.2 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%69.6–82.9 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.6%22.9–30.3 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.4%25.9–35.8 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.2%18.2–24.9 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.4%11.3–16 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.9%8.4–11.6 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.4–8.7 | 8.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.3%6.4–8.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.1%11–15.6 | 14.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.2%29.9–38.6 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.3%14.2–18.6 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.5%12.7–16.2 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.2%8.2–10.3 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.7 | 4.9% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%8–10.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 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 Riverton Township
Is Riverton Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Riverton Township is healthier than 37% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ 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 Riverton Township?
CDC estimates 39.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.2% and 47.6%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Riverton Township?
Corewell Health Ludington Hospital in Ludington, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Riverton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Riverton Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.6–7.9%), 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 Riverton 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 Riverton 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.