On CDC estimates, Webber Township is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns
Webber Township trails Michigan on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49304, 49402. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Webber Township
Dental care lags in Webber Township
54.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 22.6% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
COPD, heart disease and diabetes run high in Webber Township
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.4%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.7%), vs 7% across Michigan. Diabetes is also above the state: 18.1%, vs 11.9% across Michigan. In all, Webber Township runs above Michigan on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
1 in 7 working-age adults in Webber Township has no health insurance
15.2% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 6.9% across Michigan. 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 Webber Township’s likely range; Webber Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49304, 49402, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Webber Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Webber Township is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns, #679 of 701 in Michigan. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 33% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Webber Township’s median household income is $46,286; among the 4,438 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 17%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Keeping up with care
Share of Webber Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Out of every 100 Webber Township adults…
Webber Township runs above MI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Webber Township
1 community health center in Webber Township, 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 Webber 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.
42 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Webber Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Webber 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25.5% of Webber Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Webber Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webber Township | D | 42.5% | 18.1% | 22% | ZIP codes |
| Sweetwater Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Peacock Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pleasant Plains Township | D | 42.6% | 18.2% | 22.2% | ZIP codes |
| Cherry Valley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sauble Township | — | — | — | — |
Sweetwater Township, Peacock Township, Cherry Valley Township and Sauble Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Webber Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Webber Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Webber Township is better than Michigan on 0 and worse on 18; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Webber Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Webber Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.2%26.6–34 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.3–22 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16–20.2 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 42.5%34–51 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 18.1%15.8–20.4 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 45.5%40.9–49.9 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.9%35.4–44.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 36.3%32.7–39.8 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.3%10–12.7 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.7–10.6 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.7%9.7–11.9 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.4%12–15 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.6%5.1–6.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 22.6%18.7–26.8 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 22%19.1–25.1 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 35.9%30.6–41.3 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.3–17.9 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.5%30.6–44.9 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.2%12–18.5 | 6.9% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.7%76.2–82.8 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.7%50.7–58.8 | 68% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.1%84.2–87.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.3%76.3–81.8 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.7%58.5–68.7 | 69% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.1%63.7–79.6 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.1%21.5–29 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.3%27.5–37.5 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.2%22.5–30.1 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 25.2%21.7–29.1 | 15.4% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.6%15–20.3 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.2%11.5–15 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 12.2%10.6–13.7 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 25.5%22.1–29.2 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 40.8%36.1–45.6 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 22.1%19.5–25 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18%16–20.3 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.7%9.6–11.9 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.6%7.8–9.7 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.2%10.9–13.6 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.8%6.2–7.6 | 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 Webber Township
Is Webber Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Webber Township is healthier than 5% of U.S. towns: D for health, #679 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 17%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Webber Township?
CDC estimates 42.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 34% and 51%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Webber Township?
Corewell Health Reed City Hospital in Reed City, 17.4 miles in a straight line from Webber Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Webber Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12–18.5%), 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 Webber Township 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 Webber 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.