Fallasburg Covered Bridge · Photo: User:Lar (w:en:user:Lar) · CC BY 2.5On CDC estimates, Vergennes Township is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns
Vergennes Township beats Michigan on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49331, 49301. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Vergennes Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Vergennes Township’s lead shrinks
Vergennes Township is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns, but 54% of the 6,678 towns with similar household incomes ($85K–$142K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Vergennes Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Vergennes Township is an active town
Only 19.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. The town has 17 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Stroke and COPD are less common in Vergennes Township
Vergennes Township runs below Michigan on four chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.9% vs 3.7%), COPD (6.6% vs 8.1%) and diabetes (9.8% vs 11.9%). Conditions ↓
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 Vergennes Township’s likely range; Vergennes Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49331, 49301, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Vergennes Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Vergennes Township is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns, #139 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 85% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 55%.
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). Vergennes Township’s median household income is $113,482; among the 6,678 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($85K–$142K), it’s healthier than 54%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.1% of Vergennes Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
17 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Vergennes Township adults…
Vergennes Township runs below MI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Vergennes Township
No hospital or community health center in Vergennes 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 Vergennes Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Vergennes Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Vergennes Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Vergennes Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Vergennes Township and the towns around it
Vergennes Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vergennes Township | A− | 34.5% | 9.8% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| Lowell | B− | 35.7% | 10.6% | 15.3% | CDC place |
| Ada Township | A+ | 30.2% | 8.4% | 8.5% | ZIP codes |
| Grattan Township | B | 36.6% | 10.6% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Keene Township | B− | 38.8% | 11.3% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Forest Hills | — | — | — | — | |
| Lowell Township | A− | 34.2% | 9.8% | 12.7% | ZIP codes |
Forest Hills: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Vergennes Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Vergennes Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Vergennes Township is better than Michigan on 14 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Vergennes Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Vergennes Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.4%13.5–17.2 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%11.2–14 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.9–18.5 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.5%29.9–38.7 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.8%8.6–11 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.7%29.6–35.5 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.4%29.3–35.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.3%24.7–29.7 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.2%10–12.3 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.6–10.1 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.4%6.1–8.8 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13%11.2–15 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.7%16.8–22.5 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%15.5–20.7 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.5%28.9–36 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.4%4.4–6.4 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.7%76.9–82.3 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.2%69.7–74.6 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.3%86.7–89.7 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.6%72.5–78.1 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.6%68.3–74.7 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.8%71.2–81.4 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.5%25.2–31.4 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.7%27.1–34.9 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.2%18.5–24.3 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.5%8.9–12.3 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.7%7.5–10.2 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.2%5.4–7.2 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.4–7 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.1%7.7–10.8 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.5%23.4–29.5 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.9%9.5–12.3 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.9%11.4–14.4 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%5.9–7.4 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.3–4 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.2–7.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.3 | 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 Vergennes Township
Is Vergennes Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Vergennes Township is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #139 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 54%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Vergennes Township?
CDC estimates 34.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.9% and 38.7%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Vergennes Township?
Mercy Health Saint Mary's in Grand Rapids, 14.6 miles in a straight line from Vergennes Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Vergennes Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.4–6.4%), 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 Vergennes Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Vergennes 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.