Photo: ajay_suresh · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Warren as a whole is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
Warren differs from Michigan on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Warren. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Warren
Making ends meet is harder in Warren
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.1%), vs 15.4% across Michigan. Utility shut-off threats (11.5% vs 8.7%) and housing insecurity (15.7% vs 11.9%) are higher too. 19.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Warren adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.3%), vs 24.9% across Michigan. There are 14 miles of trails across 27 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Warren
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Health varies a lot right around Warren
Grades next door run from Madison Heights (B+) to Detroit (D−). Warren is a 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 Warren’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Warren’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Warren is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns, #581 of 701 in Michigan. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 44% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 20%).
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). Warren’s median household income is $64,016; among the 9,738 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($48K–$80K), it’s healthier than 28%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
At 137,138 residents, Warren is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.9% of Warren 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.
14 miles of trails across 27 parks and preserves
Warren and the towns around it
Warren’s Health Grade ranks 5th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren | C− | 39.1% | 12.5% | 18% | CDC place |
| Eastpointe | D | 45.9% | 14.4% | 20.3% | CDC place |
| Detroit | D− | 45.6% | 19.2% | 21.8% | CDC place |
| Roseville | C− | 40.5% | 11.7% | 18% | CDC place |
| Sterling Heights | B− | 36% | 11.5% | 15.3% | CDC place |
| Hazel Park | B− | 35.5% | 10.1% | 16.6% | CDC place |
| Madison Heights | B+ | 32.6% | 10% | 14.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Warren adults…
Warren runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Warren
2 hospitals and 1 community health center in Warren, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Warren; ≈ 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 Warren adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Warren adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Warren runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Warren 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Warren adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Warren
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Warren is better than Michigan on 1 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Warren’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Warren | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.4%21.1–25.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.9–17.1 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%17–20.9 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.1%34.6–43.7 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.5%11.1–14.1 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.8%35.7–42 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.2%34.1–40.5 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29.6%27.1–32.3 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.6–13.2 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.3–8.8 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.1%6.5–7.8 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.2%8.4–10.1 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.6–4.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.7%11.4–16.2 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18%16.1–20.2 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.3%26.9–33.9 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.4–18.2 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.9%35.9–43.8 | 34.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.1%7–9.3 | 6.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 81%78.2–83.5 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.5%60.4–66.4 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.9%84.3–87.5 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.8%75.2–80.2 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.8%61.7–69.5 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.2%71.5–82.2 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.1%23.2–29.2 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.7%31.5–40.2 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.6%23.3–30.2 | 23.1% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 21.1%18.6–23.6 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.7%13.8–17.7 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.5%10.1–13 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.6%9.4–11.8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.9%17.8–22.1 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.1%31.8–38.6 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.7%14.1–17.5 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.7%15.1–18.4 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.4–7.9 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.4–6.4 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%9.4–11.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.5%4.2–4.9 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Warren
Is Warren a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Warren is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #581 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 28%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Warren?
CDC estimates 39.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 34.6% and 43.7%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Warren?
Henry Ford Health Warren Hospital in Warren, 1.5 miles in a straight line from Warren’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Warren have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7–9.3%), 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 Warren 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 Warren.
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.