Photo: WeaponizingArchitecture · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Saginaw Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Saginaw Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48603, 48638, 48604. How CDC estimates town health
Out of every 100 Saginaw Township adults…
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Care in and near Saginaw Township
1 hospital in Saginaw Township, 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 Saginaw 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.
11 miles of trails across 14 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Saginaw Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Saginaw Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Saginaw 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.
13.9% of Saginaw Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Saginaw Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Township | B | 33.1% | 12.1% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Saginaw | D− | 45.6% | 19.3% | 23.6% | CDC place |
| Shields | — | — | — | — | |
| James Township | B− | 33.3% | 13.1% | 14.3% | ZIP 48609 |
| Carrollton Township | D | 37.3% | 13.4% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
| Kochville Township | C− | 36.1% | 12.5% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
Shields: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Saginaw Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Saginaw Township
Why doesn’t Saginaw Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Saginaw Township.
What hospital is closest to Saginaw Township?
Healthsource Saginaw in Saginaw, 1.6 miles in a straight line from Saginaw Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Saginaw Township?
9 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Great Lakes Bay Health Centers Davenport in Saginaw, 2.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Saginaw 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. 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.