Rock S. Edwards Farmstead · Photo: rossograph · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Sodus Township is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
Sodus Township trails Michigan on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49126, 49022, 49111. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sodus Township
Dental care lags in Sodus Township
57.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 13.1% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Sodus Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.9%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 7% across Michigan. In all, Sodus Township runs above Michigan on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and COPD and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Sodus Township
Grades next door run from Royalton Township (A−) to Benton Township (D−). Sodus Township is a C−. Around town ↓
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 Sodus Township’s likely range; Sodus Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49126, 49022, 49111, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
What’s behind Sodus Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sodus Township is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 32% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 19%).
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). Sodus Township’s median household income is $78,402; among the 10,826 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$98K), it’s healthier than 14%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sodus Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Out of every 100 Sodus Township adults…
Sodus Township runs above MI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Sodus Township is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Sodus Township as about how healthy they are.
Sodus Township and the towns around it
Sodus Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodus Township | C− | 39.1% | 13.7% | 16.6% | ZIP codes |
| Royalton Township | A− | 34.3% | 10.8% | 10.9% | ZIP codes |
| Oronoko Township | B | 36.4% | 11.7% | 12.6% | ZIP codes |
| Benton Township | D− | 48.3% | 19.5% | 22.4% | ZIP 49022 |
| Pipestone Township | C | 38.8% | 14% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Sodus Township
No hospital or community health center in Sodus 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 Sodus 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Sodus Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Sodus 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.
17.2% of Sodus Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sodus Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sodus Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sodus Township is better than Michigan on 0 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Sodus Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sodus Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.6%19.3–25.9 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.2–18.5 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.2%16–20.6 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.1%32.9–45.8 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.7%11.9–15.7 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 39.5%35.7–43.4 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.4%32.5–40.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 32.7%29.5–36 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12%10.7–13.5 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%8.9–10.8 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.4%7.3–9.4 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.9%8.3–11.5 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.1%10.9–15.6 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.6%13.7–19.6 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.1%24.4–33.7 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%12.6–18.2 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.6%34.4–45.2 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.6%6.8–10.5 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%75.7–82.2 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.9%54.6–61.3 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%84.6–88.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.1%75.2–80.7 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.9%61.2–70.4 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.7%67–79.8 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.5%23–30.3 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.8%28.1–37.6 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.6%20–27.2 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.7%14.7–20.8 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.2%11.1–15.3 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.8%8.5–11.3 | 8.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.4%8–10.7 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.2%14.3–20.1 | 14.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.7%32–41.3 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.3%14.7–19.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.4%14–18.8 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%7.8–10 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.3–7 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%8.8–11.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.1–5.5 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Sodus Township
Is Sodus Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sodus Township is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 14%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sodus Township?
CDC estimates 39.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.9% and 45.8%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sodus Township?
Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph in St. Joseph, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Sodus Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sodus Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.8–10.5%), 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 Sodus Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sodus 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.