Photo: jbthemilker @ Mapillary.com · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Stanton is healthier than 60%
Stanton trails Michigan on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Stanton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stanton
Stanton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Stanton is healthier than 25%. Against the 5,290 towns with similar household incomes ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 60%. Health Grade ↓
Stanton is behind on routine checkups
It trails Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings: dentist visits (62.7% vs 68%), cholesterol checks (83.8% vs 87.4%) and colon screening (62.8% vs 69%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Stanton
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.3%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Stanton is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its C− tops all four graded neighbors. The closest is Sidney Township (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 Stanton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Stanton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stanton is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 59% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Stanton’s median household income is $48,750; among the 5,290 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($37K–$61K), it’s healthier than 60%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Stanton 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Stanton and the towns around it
Stanton has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton | C− | 42.1% | 11.5% | 18.3% | CDC place |
| Douglass Township | C− | 42.5% | 13.7% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
| Day Township | D | 42.8% | 13.6% | 18.9% | ZIP codes |
| Sidney Township | C− | 42.6% | 13.4% | 18.7% | ZIP codes |
| Evergreen Township | C− | 42.4% | 13.4% | 18.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Stanton adults…
Stanton runs above MI on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Stanton
No hospital or community health center in Stanton 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 Stanton; ≈ 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).
How Stanton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Stanton runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Stanton 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 Stanton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Stanton adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Stanton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Stanton is better than Michigan on 0 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Stanton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Stanton | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.1%18–24.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.4–17.7 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 20.4%17.9–22.9 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.1%34.7–49.7 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.5%9.9–13.1 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.9%30.9–38.8 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.7%30.7–38.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.9%25.8–32 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.9%10.5–13.4 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.4–9.2 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.2–7.9 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.3%7.9–10.9 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.2–4.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.2%13.2–19.5 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.3%15.1–21.7 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.9%22.2–32 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%14.4–20.9 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.7%30.8–43.3 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.2%6.3–10.4 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%75–82 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.7%58.8–66.4 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.8%81.1–86.4 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.8%70.7–76.6 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.8%57.8–67.8 | 69% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.5%66.7–81.4 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 29.4%25.4–33.6 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%28.2–38.8 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.7%19.9–27.8 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.5%14.2–21.5 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13%10.7–15.6 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.6%8–11.3 | 8.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.4%7.9–11.1 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.2%13.8–21.2 | 14.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.8%29.9–39.7 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15%12.9–17.5 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.5%15.1–20.3 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%6.8–8.8 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.7–6.2 | 4.9% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.1%8.6–11.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.6–4.8 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Stanton
Is Stanton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Stanton is healthier than 25% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Stanton?
CDC estimates 42.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.7% and 49.7%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Stanton?
Sheridan Community Hospital in Sheridan, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Stanton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Stanton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–10.4%), 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 Stanton 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 Stanton.
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.