Photo: Dwight Burdette · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Sharon Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns
Sharon Township differs from Michigan on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48158, 49240, 48118. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sharon Township
Sharon Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (75.3% vs 68%) and cholesterol checks (90% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Sharon Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Sharon Township is an active town
Only 18.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. The town has 17 miles of trails across 10 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 Sharon Township’s likely range; Sharon Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48158, 49240, 48118, 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 Sharon Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sharon Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 88% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 68%.
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). Sharon Township’s median household income is $105,865; among the 7,756 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$132K), it’s healthier than 71%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sharon Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
17 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Sharon Township adults…
Sharon Township runs below MI on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Sharon Township is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Sharon Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Sharon Township
No hospital or community health center in Sharon 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 Sharon Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Sharon Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Sharon Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Sharon 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.
8.2% of Sharon Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Sharon Township and the towns around it
Sharon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Township | A− | 31.6% | 10.5% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Sylvan Township | A | 28.1% | 9.4% | 9.6% | ZIP codes |
| Freedom Township | A | 28% | 9.4% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
| Grass Lake Township | B+ | 36.3% | 11% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| Manchester Township | A− | 30.2% | 10.4% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Norvell Township | B− | 37.3% | 12.8% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sharon Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sharon Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sharon Township is better than Michigan on 17 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Sharon Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sharon Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.3%13.3–17.5 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.5–14.6 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.9–17.5 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.6%27.3–35.9 | 36.2% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9.1–11.8 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.4%31.4–37.6 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35%31.8–38.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.2%27.4–32.8 | 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 | 10.8%9.8–11.8 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%6–7.5 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.9%7.3–10.6 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.1%10.3–14.3 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.8%15.9–21.8 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.9%14.6–19.5 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.3%25.8–33 | 34.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.8%3.9–5.8 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%76.8–82 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.3%72.8–77.7 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90%88.6–91.2 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.2%75.4–80.8 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74%70.6–77.4 | 69% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.9%72.5–82.7 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.4%24.4–30.5 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.1%25.5–32.8 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.7%16.2–21.5 | 23.1% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.2%7.6–10.9 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.6%6.4–8.9 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.6%4.7–6.4 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.5%4.8–6.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.2%6.7–9.7 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.3%24.2–30.7 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12%10.4–13.8 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.2%10.7–13.8 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.6–8.2 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7%6.1–7.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.5 | 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 Sharon Township
Is Sharon Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sharon Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 71%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sharon Township?
CDC estimates 31.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.3% and 35.9%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sharon Township?
Chelsea Hospital in Chelsea, 7.8 miles in a straight line from Sharon Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sharon Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.9–5.8%), 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 Sharon 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 Sharon 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.