On CDC estimates, Wayne is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns
Wayne differs from Michigan on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 17 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wayne. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wayne
Making ends meet is harder in Wayne
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.7%), vs 15.4% across Michigan. Utility shut-off threats (13.1% vs 8.7%) and housing insecurity (17.5% vs 11.9%) are higher too. 22.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 14.3% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Mental distress runs high in Wayne
1 in 5 adults are in frequent mental distress (21.1%), vs 17.6% across Michigan. Lack of emotional support is above the state too: 26.6%, vs 23.1% across Michigan. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Wayne
61% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 14.1% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). 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 Wayne’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
What’s behind Wayne’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wayne is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns, #613 of 701 in Michigan. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 45% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Wayne’s median household income is $59,038; among the 8,679 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$74K), it’s healthier than 26%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.3% of Wayne adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
How Wayne adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Wayne runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Wayne 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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Keeping up with care
Share of Wayne adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Out of every 100 Wayne adults…
Wayne runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wayne
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Wayne, 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 Wayne; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
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Wayne and the towns around it
Wayne’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wayne adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wayne
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wayne is better than Michigan on 1 and worse on 17; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Wayne’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wayne | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.4%22.2–26.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.8–17.9 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21.1%19.3–23.1 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.8%33.5–40.4 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.3%11.9–14.7 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.6%36.1–41.2 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.2%33.8–38.8 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30%27.9–32.3 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 12.6%11.3–13.9 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.2–8.6 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.6–8 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 10%9–11 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.2%3.9–4.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.1%11.9–16.4 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.9%16.9–21.1 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.7%27–32.6 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%13.4–17.6 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.5%38.3–44.7 | 34.7% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.1%7–9.4 | 6.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%77–81.7 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61%58.3–63.6 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%84.3–87.5 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.9%73.4–78.2 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.3%61–67.7 | 69% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.1%70.1–79.6 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.5%24–29.2 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.2%30–36.4 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.6%23.8–29.4 | 23.1% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.7%20.2–25.2 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.5%15.5–19.5 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.1%11.6–14.6 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.7%10.4–12.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.3%19.8–24.8 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35%32.2–37.9 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.6%15–18.2 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.8%15.1–18.5 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.4%5.8–6.9 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.9%9.8–12 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5%4.6–5.5 | 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 Wayne
Is Wayne a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wayne is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #613 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 26%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wayne?
CDC estimates 36.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.5% and 40.4%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wayne?
Corewell Health Wayne Hospital in Wayne, 1.2 miles in a straight line from Wayne’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wayne have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7–9.4%), 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 Wayne more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wayne.
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.