Photo: Lrgjr72 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Rochester is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns
Rochester beats Michigan on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rochester. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rochester
Rochester is an active town
Only 14.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. The town has 12 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Rochester
Rochester runs below Michigan on eight chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.5% vs 8.1%), stroke (2.3% vs 3.7%) and diabetes (7.8% vs 11.9%). Conditions ↓
Few Rochester adults smoke
8% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 14.6% 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 Rochester’s likely range.
What’s behind Rochester’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rochester is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns, #10 of 701 in Michigan. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 98% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 89%.
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). Rochester’s median household income is $111,750; among the 6,891 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($84K–$140K), it’s healthier than 99%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
12 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Rochester adults…
Rochester runs below MI on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Rochester
1 hospital in Rochester, 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 Rochester; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rochester adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Rochester adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Rochester does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Rochester 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.
4.9% of Rochester adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Rochester and the towns around it
Rochester has the best Health Grade of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | A+ | 28% | 7.8% | 8% | CDC place |
| Rochester Hills | A+ | 27.9% | 9.1% | 9.2% | CDC place |
| Shelby Township | B+ | 34.7% | 10.2% | 13% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rochester adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rochester
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rochester is better than Michigan on 25 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Rochester’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rochester | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.1%9.8–12.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 14% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%12.2–15.3 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28%24.8–31.3 | 36.2% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 7.8%6.9–8.9 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.8%27.4–32.3 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.7%30.1–35.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.4%20.4–24.6 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.2%9.1–11.3 | 11.5% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8.2–9.7 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.5%3.9–5.1 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2.1–2.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5%4.1–6.1 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8%6.8–9.5 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 14.6%12.7–17 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.3%15.1–19.8 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.8%25.9–32 | 34.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.8%3.1–4.6 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.7%78.2–83 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 78.5%76.3–80.6 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.7%89.4–91.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.9%74.3–79.4 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.7%69.6–75.9 | 69% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.5%73.7–82.9 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.1%18.8–23.5 | 25.7% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 29.1%25.8–32.8 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.2%15.8–21 | 23.1% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.8%5.7–8.1 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6%5.1–7.1 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.3%3.7–5 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.3%3.7–5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.9%4–6 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 19.4%17.3–21.9 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.9%6.8–9.1 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.4%8.3–10.7 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.7%2.4–3 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5%4.4–5.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.1%1.9–2.4 | 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 Rochester
Is Rochester a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rochester is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #10 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 99%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rochester?
CDC estimates 28% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.8% and 31.3%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rochester?
Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital in Rochester, 1.5 miles in a straight line from Rochester’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rochester have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.1–4.6%), 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 Rochester 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 Rochester.
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.