Photo: Dwight Burdette · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Webster Township is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Webster Township beats Michigan on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48130, 48189, 48105. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Webster Township
Webster Township is an active town
Only 14.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in Webster Township
Webster Township runs below Michigan on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (5.2% vs 8.1%), stroke (2.5% vs 3.7%) and diabetes (8.2% vs 11.9%). Conditions ↓
Webster Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (77.6% vs 68%) and cholesterol checks (89.9% vs 87.4%). 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 Webster Township’s likely range; Webster Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48130, 48189, 48105, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Webster Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Webster Township is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #23 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 almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 87%.
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). Webster Township’s median household income is $155,104; among the 2,438 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($116K–$194K), it’s healthier than 83%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
7.6 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Webster Township adults…
Webster Township runs below MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Webster Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Webster Township
No hospital or community health center in Webster 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 Webster Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Webster Township adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Webster Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Webster 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.
6.1% of Webster Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Webster Township and the towns around it
Webster 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Township | A+ | 27.3% | 8.2% | 9.3% | ZIP codes |
| Dexter | A+ | 26.6% | 7.7% | 8.6% | CDC place |
| Scio Township | A+ | 26.2% | 8.1% | 8% | ZIP codes |
| Northfield Township | A | 28.2% | 8.3% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
| Dexter Township | A+ | 27.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% | ZIP codes |
| Hamburg Township | A− | 32.1% | 9.7% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
| Whitmore Lake | — | — | — | — |
Whitmore Lake: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Webster Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Webster Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Webster Township is better than Michigan on 25 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Webster Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Webster Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.6%10.2–13 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.5%9.4–11.7 | 14% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.9–15.8 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.3%24.1–30.8 | 36.2% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.2%7.2–9.3 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.8%26.4–31.3 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 31.8%29.2–34.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 24.5%22.5–26.8 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.4–11.6 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.8–10.4 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.1%4.7–5.7 | 7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.3–2.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.7%4.7–6.8 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.3%8–10.7 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 14.4%12.5–16.5 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.2%15.9–20.6 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 26.1%23.2–29.3 | 34.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4%3.4–4.8 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%76.2–81.2 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 77.6%75.5–79.7 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.9%88.6–91 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.9%73.1–78.5 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.1%70–76.1 | 69% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.6%72.9–82 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.4%23.8–29.1 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.4%25.1–31.8 | 32.4% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.2%14.9–19.7 | 23.1% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.5%6.3–8.8 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.4%5.4–7.5 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.7%4–5.5 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.9%4.3–5.6 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.1%5.1–7.3 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.8%19.5–24.2 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.6%7.6–9.7 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.5%9.3–11.7 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.3–6.6 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.9%2.7–3.2 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.6%4.9–6.2 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%2.1–2.6 | 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 Webster Township
Is Webster Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Webster Township is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #23 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 83%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Webster Township?
CDC estimates 27.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.1% and 30.8%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Webster Township?
University of Michigan Health System in Ann Arbor, 8.7 miles in a straight line from Webster Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Webster Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.4–4.8%), 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 Webster Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Webster 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.