Photo: Lrgjr72 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Royal Oak is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns
Royal Oak differs from Michigan on 27 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 25 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Royal Oak. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Royal Oak
Royal Oak is an active town
Only 15.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Royal Oak doesn’t win on
19% of adults binge drink, vs 15.9% across Michigan, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Royal Oak
Royal Oak runs below Michigan on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4.7% vs 8.1%), stroke (2.2% vs 3.7%) and diabetes (7.3% vs 11.9%). Conditions ↓
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 Royal Oak’s likely range.
What’s behind Royal Oak’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Royal Oak is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns, #34 of 701 in Michigan. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 98% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 78%.
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). Royal Oak’s median household income is $101,109; among the 8,426 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($76K–$126K), it’s healthier than 98%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
6.8 miles of trails across 41 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Royal Oak adults…
Royal Oak runs below MI on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Royal Oak
1 hospital in Royal Oak, 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 Royal Oak; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Royal Oak adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Royal Oak adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Royal Oak does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Royal Oak 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.
7% of Royal Oak adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Royal Oak and the towns around it
Royal Oak’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | A+ | 29.6% | 7.3% | 9.5% | CDC place |
| Huntington Woods | A+ | 27.7% | 7.6% | 6.8% | CDC place |
| Madison Heights | B+ | 32.6% | 10% | 14.1% | CDC place |
| Clawson | A | 31.1% | 8.5% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Troy | A+ | 26.5% | 9.6% | 8.8% | CDC place |
| Ferndale | A | 31.2% | 6.7% | 10.8% | CDC place |
| Berkley | A+ | 30% | 7.2% | 9.6% | CDC place |
| Hazel Park | B− | 35.5% | 10.1% | 16.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Royal Oak adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Royal Oak
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Royal Oak is better than Michigan on 25 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Royal Oak’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Royal Oak | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.9%10.6–13.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.7%8.7–10.8 | 14% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.7–16.8 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.6%26.3–33 | 36.2% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 7.3%6.4–8.2 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.2%25.9–30.5 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.5%28.1–32.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 20.8%19–22.6 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.4–11.5 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7.2–8.5 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.5%4.1–5 | 7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.7%4.2–5.3 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.2%2–2.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.3%4.4–6.5 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.5%8.2–10.9 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15.4%13.4–17.4 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19%16.6–21.5 | 15.9% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.6%26.7–32.9 | 34.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.7%4–5.4 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.5%75.8–80.9 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.7%73.4–77.9 | 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) | 73.6%71–76 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.3%70.2–76.4 | 69% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.2%72.4–81.8 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.7%20.3–25.2 | 25.7% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 30.3%26.9–34 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.1%16.6–21.8 | 23.1% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.6%7.3–10 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.4%6.3–8.6 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.4%4.6–6.2 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.2%4.6–6 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7%6–8.1 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.2%18.1–22.5 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.8%6.9–8.7 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.8%9.6–12 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5%4.5–5.5 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.9%2.6–3.1 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.2%2–2.4 | 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 Royal Oak
Is Royal Oak a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Royal Oak is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #34 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 98%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Royal Oak?
CDC estimates 29.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.3% and 33%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Royal Oak?
Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak in Royal Oak, 2.0 miles in a straight line from Royal Oak’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Royal Oak have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4–5.4%), 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 Royal Oak 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 Royal Oak.
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.