On CDC estimates, Wales Township is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns
Wales Township beats Michigan on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 48027. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wales Township
What’s behind Wales Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wales Township is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns, #271 of 701 in Michigan. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 71% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 33%).
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). Wales Township’s median household income is $90,417; among the 9,899 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$113K), it’s healthier than 50%, 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.
9.4% of Wales Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Wales Township adults…
Wales Township runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wales Township
No hospital or community health center in Wales 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 Wales 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
3.7 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Wales Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Wales Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Wales 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.
Wales Township and the towns around it
Wales Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wales Township | B | 35% | 10.7% | 15% | ZIP 48027 |
| Kenockee Township | C− | 38.2% | 12.8% | 18.9% | ZIP 48006 |
| Riley Township | B+ | 34.8% | 10.4% | 14.4% | ZIP 48041 |
| Kimball Township | C+ | 36.2% | 11.4% | 16.9% | ZIP 48074 |
| Columbus Township | B+ | 33.6% | 10.1% | 13.7% | ZIP 48063 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wales Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wales Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wales Township is better than Michigan on 6 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Wales Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wales Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.3%14.4–20.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14%12–16.2 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%15.7–20.5 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35%28.9–42.1 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.7%9.1–12.4 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.2%32.3–40.4 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.1%31.4–39.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.1%26.8–33.8 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.3–13.1 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.7–10.7 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.7–7.6 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.8%6.5–9.2 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.1%6.4–10 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15%12–18.3 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.6%18.3–27.4 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.9%14.2–20.4 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.6%28.2–39.5 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4.2–7.1 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.5%77.3–83.7 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75%72.1–77.8 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.6%86.5–90.4 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.2%74.2–80.2 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.9%68.6–77 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.6%68.2–81.8 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.3%23.6–31.5 | 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%19.2–27.2 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11%8.6–13.9 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.2%7.4–11.2 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.5%5.4–7.7 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.2–7.5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.4%7.2–12 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.7%26.1–35.6 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13%10.7–15.6 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14%11.9–16.3 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.2–8.2 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.4–4.6 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.4–9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.8–3.9 | 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 Wales Township
Is Wales Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wales Township is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #271 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 50%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wales Township?
CDC estimates 35% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.9% and 42.1%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wales Township?
Lake Huron Medical Center in Port Huron, 12.0 miles in a straight line from Wales Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wales Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.2–7.1%), 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 Wales Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wales 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.