Photo: Nanamac47 · CC BY-SA 3.0Where South Haven Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Haven Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 49090. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Haven Township
Heart disease, cancer and arthritis run high in South Haven Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Arthritis is also above the state: 35.3%, vs 29.1% across Michigan. In all, South Haven Township runs above Michigan on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and heart disease, cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in South Haven Township, and more people treating it
40.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 81% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 South Haven Township’s likely range; South Haven Township’s figures come from ZIP code 49090, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 South Haven Township adults…
South Haven Township runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
South Haven Township is an older town: 33% 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 South Haven Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Haven Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near South Haven Township
No hospital or community health center in South Haven 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 South Haven 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.
3.2 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
How South Haven Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 South Haven 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.
14.4% of South Haven Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
South Haven 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Haven | C | 38.9% | 16.1% | 14.2% | CDC place |
| Geneva Township | C− | 39.4% | 14.5% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
| Covert Township | D− | 44.3% | 18.2% | 20.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Haven Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in South Haven Township
Why doesn’t South Haven 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 South Haven Township.
What hospital is closest to South Haven Township?
Bronson South Haven Hospital in South Haven, 1.9 miles in a straight line from South Haven 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 South Haven Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Intercare Bangor in Bangor, 8.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Haven 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.