Photo: Coreyfein01 · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, West Bloomfield Township is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns
West Bloomfield Township differs from Michigan on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 22 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48322, 48323, 48324. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Bloomfield Township
West Bloomfield Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83% vs 80.3%) and dentist visits (76.2% vs 68%). Checkups ↓
West Bloomfield Township adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (13.5% vs 17.6%), lack of emotional support (19.7% vs 23.1%) and depression (20% vs 25.7%) all run below Michigan. Mind & connection ↓
West Bloomfield Township is an active town
Only 18.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. The town has 65 miles of trails across 45 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
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 West Bloomfield Township’s likely range; West Bloomfield Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48322, 48323, 48324, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind West Bloomfield Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Bloomfield Township is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns, #50 of 701 in Michigan. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 92% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 71%.
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). West Bloomfield Township’s median household income is $125,453; among the 5,009 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($94K–$157K), it’s healthier than 78%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Bloomfield Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How West Bloomfield Township adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, West Bloomfield Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 West Bloomfield Township 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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Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
65 miles of trails across 45 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 West Bloomfield Township adults…
West Bloomfield Township runs below MI on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near West Bloomfield Township
1 hospital in West Bloomfield 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 West Bloomfield Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.2% of West Bloomfield Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
West Bloomfield Township and the towns around it
West Bloomfield Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bloomfield Township | A | 29.9% | 10.7% | 9.4% | ZIP codes |
| Orchard Lake Village | A | 29% | 11.2% | 8.8% | CDC place |
| Commerce Township | A | 31.2% | 9.4% | 11.5% | ZIP codes |
| Waterford Township | B+ | 33.6% | 10.6% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Bloomfield Township | A+ | 27.3% | 9.8% | 7.3% | ZIP codes |
| Keego Harbor | A− | 33.2% | 9.6% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| Farmington Hills | A | 29.8% | 10.1% | 9.5% | CDC place |
| Sylvan Lake | A | 30.7% | 9.7% | 9.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Bloomfield Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Bloomfield Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Bloomfield Township is better than Michigan on 22 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside West Bloomfield Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Bloomfield Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.1%12.5–15.9 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.1%9.9–12.4 | 14% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%12.1–15 | 17.6% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.9%26.6–33.2 | 36.2% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.7%9.5–12 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.5%33.8–39 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.4%33.7–39.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27%24.7–29.2 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.4–11.6 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.2%9.3–11 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6%5.3–6.8 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.6%4.6–6.8 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.4%8.1–10.8 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.3%16–20.7 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.5%12.5–16.5 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.7%26.8–32.9 | 34.7% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.3%3.6–5 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83%80.8–85 | 80.3% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 76.2%74–78.4 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.5%90.3–92.5 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.3%78.9–83.4 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 74.8%71.8–77.8 | 69% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.9%73.2–82.4 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 20%17.8–22.3 | 25.7% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 29.4%26–33.1 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.7%17.3–22.5 | 23.1% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.1%7.8–10.6 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.2%6.2–8.4 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.2%4.5–6.1 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.2%4.5–5.8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.2%6–8.4 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.2%20.8–25.8 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.9%9.6–12.3 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10%8.9–11.2 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%6–7.4 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3.2–3.9 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%5.3–6.8 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 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 West Bloomfield Township
Is West Bloomfield Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Bloomfield Township is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns: A for health, #50 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 78%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Bloomfield Township?
CDC estimates 29.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.6% and 33.2%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Bloomfield Township?
Henry Ford Health West Bloomfield Hospital in W Bloomfield, 2.0 miles in a straight line from West Bloomfield Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Bloomfield Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.6–5%), 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 West Bloomfield 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 West Bloomfield 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.