Photo: Dwight Burdette · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Sylvan Township is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns
Sylvan Township differs from Michigan on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 22 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48118, 49240. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sylvan Township
Sylvan Township is an active town
Only 15.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. The town has 27 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Cancer runs high in Sylvan Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.7%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Sylvan Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (78.9% vs 68%) and cholesterol checks (91.3% vs 87.4%). 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 Sylvan Township’s likely range; Sylvan Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48118, 49240, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Sylvan Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sylvan Township is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns, #39 of 701 in Michigan. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 97% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 84%.
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). Sylvan Township’s median household income is $102,656; among the 8,195 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($77K–$128K), it’s healthier than 96%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
27 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Sylvan Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Out of every 100 Sylvan Township adults…
Sylvan Township runs below MI on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Sylvan Township
No hospital or community health center in Sylvan 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 Sylvan Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Sylvan Township adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Sylvan Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Sylvan 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.
5.9% of Sylvan Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Sylvan Township and the towns around it
Sylvan Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvan Township | A | 28.1% | 9.4% | 9.6% | ZIP codes |
| Chelsea | A+ | 25.9% | 9.3% | 8.5% | CDC place |
| Lima Township | A+ | 26.8% | 8.7% | 8.9% | ZIP codes |
| Sharon Township | A− | 31.6% | 10.5% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Lyndon Township | A | 28.9% | 9.6% | 10.5% | ZIP codes |
| Waterloo Township | B | 36.4% | 11.1% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
| Grass Lake Township | B+ | 36.3% | 11% | 13% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sylvan Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sylvan Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sylvan Township is better than Michigan on 22 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Sylvan Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sylvan Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.8%11.2–14.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 14% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12.4–15.6 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.1%24.4–31.8 | 36.2% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.4%8.3–10.6 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 33%30.1–35.7 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.4%31.4–37.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.2%26.7–31.7 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.5–11.8 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.7%10.6–12.7 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.4%5.8–7.1 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.2%5.5–7.1 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.4%5.2–7.8 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.6%8.1–11.3 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15.8%13.3–18.2 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%14.6–19.3 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 25.6%22.5–29 | 34.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 3.9%3.3–4.8 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.4%77.9–82.9 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 78.9%76.7–81 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.3%90.1–92.3 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.2%76.4–81.6 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 75%71.7–78.2 | 69% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.3%73.2–82.9 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.2%23.4–29 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28%24.4–31.5 | 32.4% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17%14.7–19.5 | 23.1% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7%5.9–8.2 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.2%5.1–7.1 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.5%3.9–5.1 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.6%4–5.3 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.9%4.9–7 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.9%22.1–27.7 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.8%9.4–12.3 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.6%9.4–11.9 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.6–8.2 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.1%5.4–6.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.3–3 | 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 Sylvan Township
Is Sylvan Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sylvan Township is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns: A for health, #39 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 96%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sylvan Township?
CDC estimates 28.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.4% and 31.8%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sylvan Township?
Chelsea Hospital in Chelsea, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Sylvan Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sylvan Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 3.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.3–4.8%), 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 Sylvan Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sylvan 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.