Photo: Dwight Burdette · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, White Lake Township is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns
White Lake Township beats Michigan on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48386, 48383. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in White Lake Township
Fewer White Lake Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
White Lake Township is an active town
Only 20.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. The town has 78 miles of trails across 12 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 White Lake Township’s likely range; White Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48386, 48383, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind White Lake Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, White Lake Township is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, #175 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 80% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 56%.
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). White Lake Township’s median household income is $94,985; among the 9,294 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($71K–$119K), it’s healthier than 66%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.1% of White Lake Township 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.
78 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 White Lake Township adults…
White Lake Township runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near White Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in White Lake 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 White Lake Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of White Lake Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How White Lake Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 White Lake 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.
White Lake Township and the towns around it
White Lake Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Lake Township | B+ | 33.2% | 10.5% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Springfield Township | A− | 32.1% | 9.9% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Commerce Township | A | 31.2% | 9.4% | 11.5% | ZIP codes |
| Waterford Township | B+ | 33.6% | 10.6% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Highland Township | A− | 32.4% | 10.2% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of White Lake Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for White Lake Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, White Lake Township is better than Michigan on 10 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside White Lake Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | White Lake Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.7%14.7–19 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.7–14.7 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%15–18.5 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.2%29.5–36.9 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9.3–11.9 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.5%32.8–38.2 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.5%32.9–38.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.4%25.1–29.8 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.3%10.2–12.5 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.5%8.6–10.3 | 8.9% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7%6–7.4 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.6%6.6–8.5 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.5%7–10.3 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.9%12–16.1 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.8%18.1–23.6 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%14.2–18.7 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.7%28.6–35.1 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.6%4.7–6.7 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.5%78–82.8 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.7%68.2–73.3 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.2%87.7–90.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.5%75.9–80.9 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.2%66.8–73.6 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73%67.7–78.1 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 23.7%21.1–26.3 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.9%27.3–34.7 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.7%18–23.8 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.7%9.8–13.8 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9%7.6–10.7 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.6%5.7–7.7 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.5–7.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.1%8.4–12.1 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.2%23.4–29.1 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12%10.5–13.6 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%11.5–14.6 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.6–4.5 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.6–8.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.7 | 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 White Lake Township
Is White Lake Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, White Lake Township is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #175 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 66%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in White Lake Township?
CDC estimates 33.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.5% and 36.9%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to White Lake Township?
Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Commerce Township, 4.4 miles in a straight line from White Lake Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in White Lake Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–6.7%), 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 White Lake Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in White Lake 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.