Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Royalton Township is healthier than 44%
Royalton Township differs from Michigan on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49085, 49103, 49127. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Royalton Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Royalton Township’s lead shrinks
Royalton Township is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns, but 44% of the 4,679 towns with similar household incomes ($97K–$161K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Royalton Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.4% vs 68%) and cholesterol checks (89.3% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around Royalton Township
Grades next door run from Lincoln Township (A−) to Benton Township (D−). Royalton Township is an A−. Around town ↓
Fewer Royalton Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Royalton Township’s likely range; Royalton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49085, 49103, 49127, 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 Royalton Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Royalton Township is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns, #113 of 701 in Michigan. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 82% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 64%.
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). Royalton Township’s median household income is $128,750; among the 4,679 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($97K–$161K), it’s healthier than 44%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Royalton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Royalton Township and the towns around it
Royalton Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royalton Township | A− | 34.3% | 10.8% | 10.9% | ZIP codes |
| Sodus Township | C− | 39.1% | 13.7% | 16.6% | ZIP codes |
| Benton Township | D− | 48.3% | 19.5% | 22.4% | ZIP 49022 |
| Fair Plain | — | — | — | — | |
| St. Joseph Township | B | 37% | 12.6% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
| Oronoko Township | B | 36.4% | 11.7% | 12.6% | ZIP codes |
| Lincoln Township | A− | 34% | 10.8% | 11% | ZIP codes |
Fair Plain: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.1% of Royalton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Royalton Township adults…
Royalton Township runs below MI on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Royalton Township
No hospital or community health center in Royalton 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 Royalton 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
1.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Royalton Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Royalton Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Royalton Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Royalton Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Royalton Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Royalton Township is better than Michigan on 13 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Royalton Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Royalton Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.7%13.6–17.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%11–14.1 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.5–17 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.3%28.3–40.7 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.4–12.3 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.1%31.4–39 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.9%31.1–38.9 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.3%26.2–32.5 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11%9.8–12.3 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.2–11.1 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.3%6.8–10.2 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.9%9.3–12.6 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.5%18.1–25.1 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%13.1–18.8 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.3%30.2–40.7 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.4%4.5–6.3 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.2%76.9–83.1 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.4%69.7–75.3 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.3%87.9–90.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.6%74.8–80.3 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.8%69.8–77.7 | 69% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.4%73.4–84.7 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 24.4%21.1–28 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.3%25.8–35.1 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.5%17.5–23.8 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.5%9–12.2 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.7%7.4–10.1 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.4–7.2 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.3–6.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.1%7.7–10.5 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.7%25.1–32.5 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.2%10.7–13.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.1%10.7–13.5 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.6–4.3 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.2–7.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.7–3.3 | 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 Royalton Township
Is Royalton Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Royalton Township is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #113 of 701 in Michigan. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Royalton Township?
CDC estimates 34.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.3% and 40.7%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Royalton Township?
Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph in St. Joseph, 5.6 miles in a straight line from Royalton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Royalton Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.5–6.3%), 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 Royalton 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 Royalton 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.