Caleb Everts House · Photo: Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Rose Township is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns
Rose Township beats Michigan on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48442, 48430, 48350. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rose Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Rose Township’s lead shrinks
Rose Township is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, but 52% of the 7,573 towns with similar household incomes ($80K–$134K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Rose Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Rose Township is an active town
Only 20.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. The town has 12 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves. 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 Rose Township’s likely range; Rose Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48442, 48430, 48350, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Rose Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rose Township is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, #168 of 701 in Michigan. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 80% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 51%.
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). Rose Township’s median household income is $107,262; among the 7,573 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($80K–$134K), it’s healthier than 52%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.9% of Rose Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
12 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Rose Township adults…
Rose Township runs below MI on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Rose Township
No hospital or community health center in Rose 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 Rose Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rose Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Rose Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Rose 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.
Rose Township and the towns around it
Rose Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Township | B+ | 33.4% | 10.2% | 13.7% | ZIP codes |
| Holly Township | B+ | 33.5% | 10.2% | 13.7% | ZIP codes |
| Tyrone Township | A− | 33.8% | 9.5% | 12.4% | ZIP 48430 |
| Springfield Township | A− | 32.1% | 9.9% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Holly | B | 34% | 10.1% | 15.3% | CDC place |
| Highland Township | A− | 32.4% | 10.2% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rose Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rose Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rose Township is better than Michigan on 11 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Rose Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rose Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.6%14.8–18.5 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.8–14.5 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15.4–18.7 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.4%30.1–36.8 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.2%9.1–11.4 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.7%32.3–37.1 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.2%32.8–37.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.3%25.3–29.3 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.4%10.3–12.5 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.7–10.2 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.4%6.7–8.3 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%3–3.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.2%6.8–9.8 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.7%12–15.5 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.8%18.3–23.3 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%14.7–18.9 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32%29–35.1 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.7%4.9–6.6 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80%77.7–82.2 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72%69.6–74.3 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.7%87.3–90 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.8%75.4–80 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.8%66.6–73 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.9%70–79.5 | 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 | 31.4%28.1–35 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.1%18.5–23.9 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.5%9.8–13.5 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.1%7.7–10.6 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.6%5.8–7.7 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.7–7.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.9%8.3–11.7 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.7%24.1–29.2 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.9%10.6–13.3 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.2%11.9–14.7 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.6–4.4 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.7–8.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.6 | 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 Rose Township
Is Rose Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rose Township is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #168 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 52%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rose Township?
CDC estimates 33.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.1% and 36.8%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rose Township?
Ascension Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc, 12.1 miles in a straight line from Rose Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rose Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–6.6%), 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 Rose Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rose 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.