Photo: Traveler100 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Romulus is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns
Romulus differs from Michigan on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Romulus. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Romulus
Making ends meet is harder in Romulus
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.7%), vs 15.4% across Michigan. Housing insecurity (18.9% vs 11.9%) and utility shut-off threats (13.7% vs 8.7%) are higher too. 21.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Romulus adults lack emotional support
3 in 10 adults lack social or emotional support (28.8%), vs 23.1% across Michigan. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 20.4%, vs 17.6% across Michigan. Mind & connection ↓
Romulus sleeps less
43.5% 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 Romulus’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Romulus’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Romulus is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns, #527 of 701 in Michigan. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 41% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Romulus’ median household income is $69,151; among the 10,464 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$86K), it’s healthier than 30%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Romulus compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.7% (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.
21.3% of Romulus adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
How Romulus adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Romulus runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Romulus 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
9.5 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Romulus adults…
Romulus runs below MI on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Romulus
No hospital or community health center in Romulus 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 Romulus; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Romulus adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Romulus and the towns around it
Romulus’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romulus | C | 37.4% | 12.8% | 16.6% | CDC place |
| Taylor | C− | 35.8% | 12.5% | 18.5% | CDC place |
| Huron Township | B− | 33% | 11.3% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| Wayne | C− | 36.8% | 13.3% | 18.9% | CDC place |
| Van Buren Township | B− | 34.3% | 11.4% | 15% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Romulus adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Romulus
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Romulus is better than Michigan on 2 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Romulus’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Romulus | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.5%20.5–24.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13.3–16.1 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.4%18.7–22.3 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.4%34.1–41 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.8%11.5–14.2 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.4%35.9–40.9 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.2%31.9–36.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.7%25.7–29.8 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.8%11.6–14.2 | 11.5% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6.2–7.4 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.6–6.7 | 7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 8.1%7.3–8.9 | 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+) | 14.5%12.3–16.9 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.6%14.9–18.6 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.8%25.1–30.7 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15%13–17.1 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.5%40.3–46.7 | 34.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.5%6.4–8.7 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.5%78.2–82.8 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.8%60.1–65.3 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.8–88.7 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.6%73.1–77.9 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.3%63–69.5 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78%73.5–82.3 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.3%22–26.8 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.5%31.3–37.9 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.8%25.9–31.9 | 23.1% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.7%20.3–25.4 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.9%16.9–21.1 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.7%12.2–15.3 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.7%10.5–13.1 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 21.3%19–24 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.2%29.5–35 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.9%13.4–16.4 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.5%14.1–17.1 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.3–6.3 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.8–10.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4.2–5 | 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 Romulus
Is Romulus a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Romulus is healthier than 28% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #527 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 30%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Romulus?
CDC estimates 37.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.1% and 41%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Romulus?
Corewell Health Wayne Hospital in Wayne, 3.7 miles in a straight line from Romulus’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Romulus have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.4–8.7%), 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 Romulus 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 Romulus.
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.