On CDC estimates, Vevay Township is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Vevay Township beats Michigan on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48854, 49251. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Vevay Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Vevay Township’s lead shrinks
Vevay Township is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, but 59% of the 7,146 towns with similar household incomes ($83K–$138K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Vevay 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 ↓
Vevay Township is an active town
Only 19.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Stroke and COPD are less common in Vevay Township
Vevay Township runs below Michigan on stroke (3% vs 3.7%) and COPD (6.8% vs 8.1%). A young population is part of it: only 14% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%). 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 Vevay Township’s likely range; Vevay Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48854, 49251, 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 Vevay Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Vevay Township is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, #127 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 84% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 63%.
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). Vevay Township’s median household income is $110,000; among the 7,146 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($83K–$138K), it’s healthier than 59%, 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.
8.5% of Vevay 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.
3.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Vevay Township adults…
Vevay Township runs below MI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Vevay Township
No hospital or community health center in Vevay 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 Vevay 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Vevay Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Vevay Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Vevay 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.
Vevay Township and the towns around it
Vevay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vevay Township | A− | 34% | 10.2% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
| Mason | A− | 33.7% | 9.6% | 12.7% | CDC place |
| Leslie Township | B | 36.1% | 11% | 15.3% | ZIP codes |
| Alaiedon Township | A− | 33.6% | 10.1% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Aurelius Township | B+ | 35% | 10.4% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Ingham Township | B+ | 35% | 10.3% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Vevay Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Vevay Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Vevay Township is better than Michigan on 13 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Vevay Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Vevay Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.3%13.4–17.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.2–14.2 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.5–18.1 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34%29–39.3 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.2%8.9–11.5 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 34.7%31.4–38.1 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.7%31.3–38.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.7%26.9–32.6 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.2%10–12.5 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.9–10.6 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.6–6.9 | 7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6.8%6–7.6 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.8–3.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.4%6.8–10.3 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%11.1–14.8 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.9%17–23.2 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%15–20.6 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32%27.5–36.6 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4.6–6.5 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80%77.1–82.7 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75%72.4–77.6 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%87.6–90.4 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.3%73.5–79 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.5%67.5–75.2 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79%73–84.2 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.6%23.4–30 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32%27.6–36.7 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.4%18.3–24.8 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.8%8.2–11.5 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.4%7.1–9.9 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%5.1–6.8 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5.2–6.7 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.5%7.1–10.1 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28%24.8–31.5 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.4%10–12.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.8%11.3–14.3 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.2–7.8 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.3–4 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%6.2–7.7 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.6–3.3 | 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 Vevay Township
Is Vevay Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Vevay Township is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #127 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 59%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Vevay Township?
CDC estimates 34% of adults have obesity, likely between 29% and 39.3%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Vevay Township?
Mclaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, 11.9 miles in a straight line from Vevay Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Vevay Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.6–6.5%), 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 Vevay 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 Vevay 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.