Photo: Dave Parker · CC BY 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Southfield is healthier than 66%
Southfield differs from Michigan on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Southfield. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Southfield
Southfield is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Southfield is healthier than 50%. Against the 10,340 towns with similar household incomes ($51K–$85K), it’s healthier than 66%. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Southfield
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.4%), vs 15.4% across Michigan. Utility shut-off threats (12.5% vs 8.7%) and housing insecurity (16.4% vs 11.9%) are higher too. 19.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Diabetes and stroke run high in Southfield
1 in 7 adults have diabetes (15%), vs 11.9% across Michigan. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Southfield runs above Michigan on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Southfield, and more people treating it
44.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 81.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Southfield has three hospitals within its borders
3 hospitals and 3 community health centers are inside Southfield. Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield and Novi is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Southfield’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B+.
What’s behind Southfield’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Southfield is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, #346 of 701 in Michigan. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 72% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 15%).
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). Southfield’s median household income is $68,166; among the 10,340 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($51K–$85K), it’s healthier than 66%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.1% of Southfield adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Southfield adults…
Southfield runs below MI on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Southfield adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Southfield
3 hospitals and 3 community health centers in Southfield, 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 Southfield; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
25 miles of trails across 27 parks and preserves
How Southfield adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Southfield runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Southfield 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.
Southfield and the towns around it
Southfield’s Health Grade ranks 7th of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southfield | B− | 39.5% | 15% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Southfield Township | A+ | 28.7% | 9.1% | 7.6% | ZIP 48025 |
| Beverly Hills | A+ | 28.6% | 8.5% | 7.4% | CDC place |
| Bingham Farms | A | 28.4% | 12.3% | 7.1% | CDC place |
| Oak Park | B− | 38.9% | 13% | 13.4% | CDC place |
| Franklin | A | 29.5% | 10% | 8.3% | CDC place |
| Farmington Hills | A | 29.8% | 10.1% | 9.5% | CDC place |
| Detroit | D− | 45.6% | 19.2% | 21.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Southfield adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Southfield
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Southfield is better than Michigan on 9 and worse on 9; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Southfield’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Southfield | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.2%18.2–22.2 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.4–14.1 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.6–17.8 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.5%35.7–43.4 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 15%13.5–16.7 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.1%41.3–46.7 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.7%31.1–36.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.7%25.5–30 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.6%11.3–14 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7%6.4–7.6 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%6.1–7.4 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.8%6.2–7.5 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.1–4.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.1%9.3–13.3 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%10.9–13.9 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 25.1%22.3–27.9 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 11.8%10.2–13.6 | 15.9% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.9%35.5–42.5 | 34.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.3%5.4–7.2 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 84.7%82.7–86.6 | 80.3% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.9%64.2–69.6 | 68% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.5%89.4–91.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.9%79.9–83.8 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.1%70.1–76.2 | 69% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.9%75.6–84.1 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.4%16.3–20.5 | 25.7% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 34.7%31–38.7 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27%23.9–30.5 | 23.1% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.4%18–23.1 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.4%14.4–18.6 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.5%11–14.2 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.3%9.2–11.6 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.1%16.9–21.5 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.5%25.8–31.2 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.2%13.7–16.8 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.8%11.5–14.2 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.4%4.8–6 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%5.3–6.3 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.9–9.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4.2–5 | 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 Southfield
Is Southfield a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Southfield is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #346 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 Southfield?
CDC estimates 39.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.7% and 43.4%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Southfield?
Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield and Novi in Southfield, 3.0 miles in a straight line from Southfield’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Southfield have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–7.2%), 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 Southfield more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Southfield.
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.