On CDC estimates, Ronald Township is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns
Ronald Township trails Michigan on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48846, 48834, 48865. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ronald Township
Smoking is more common in Ronald Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.3%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
1 in 11 working-age adults in Ronald Township has no health insurance
9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 6.9% across Michigan. Checkups ↓
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 Ronald Township’s likely range; Ronald Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48846, 48834, 48865, 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 Ronald Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ronald Township is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 46% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 9%).
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). Ronald Township’s median household income is $63,098; among the 9,602 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$79K), it’s healthier than 26%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Ronald Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Out of every 100 Ronald Township adults…
Ronald Township runs above MI on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ronald Township
No hospital or community health center in Ronald 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 Ronald 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).
How Ronald Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Ronald 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.
17.4% of Ronald Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Ronald Township and the towns around it
Ronald Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Township | C− | 42.7% | 12.3% | 19.3% | ZIP codes |
| North Plains Township | C | 40.3% | 11.8% | 17.5% | ZIP codes |
| Ionia Township | C | 42.2% | 11.2% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
| Bushnell Township | C− | 42.3% | 13.4% | 18.9% | ZIP codes |
| Orleans Township | C− | 41.6% | 12.2% | 18.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ronald Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ronald Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ronald Township is better than Michigan on 0 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Ronald Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ronald Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22%19.4–24.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.8–17.2 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.6–21.7 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.7%35.8–49.9 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.3%10.8–13.9 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.7%34–41.6 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.4%30.8–38.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29%26.1–32 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.2–12.8 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.4–8.9 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.6–8 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.3%8.3–10.4 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.8%12.2–17.6 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.3%16.8–21.9 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.5%23.5–31.7 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.5%14.7–20.8 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.2%31.3–43.3 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%7.5–10.8 | 6.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.8%74.3–81.1 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.7%60.3–66.9 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.1%82.2–86 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73%70–75.9 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.5%60.9–69.8 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.7%66.5–80.2 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.9%23.5–30.6 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.9%29.1–38.9 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.7%22.2–29.4 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.4%15.7–21.2 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.9%12–15.9 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.2%8.9–11.6 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.6%8.5–10.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.4%14.8–20.1 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.1%30.1–38.2 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.8%13.1–16.7 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17%15.2–19 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%7–8.6 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%5–6 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.6%8.6–10.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.9–4.8 | 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 Ronald Township
Is Ronald Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ronald Township is healthier than 20% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 26%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ronald Township?
CDC estimates 42.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.8% and 49.9%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ronald Township?
Sheridan Community Hospital in Sheridan, 9.8 miles in a straight line from Ronald Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Ronald Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.5–10.8%), 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 Ronald 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 Ronald 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.