Detroit Finnish Co-operative Summer Camp · Photo: Elena Dagg · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Wixom is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns
Wixom differs from Michigan on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wixom. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wixom
Stroke and COPD are less common in Wixom
Wixom runs below Michigan on seven chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.3% vs 3.7%), COPD (5.2% vs 8.1%) and heart disease (4.5% vs 7%). A young population is part of it: only 14% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%). Conditions ↓
Wixom is an active town
Only 18.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. The town has 14 miles of trails across 10 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 Wixom’s likely range.
What’s behind Wixom’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wixom is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns, #69 of 701 in Michigan. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 95% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 53%.
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). Wixom’s median household income is $65,485; among the 10,021 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 99%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Wixom adults…
Wixom runs below MI on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
14 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
Care in and near Wixom
No hospital or community health center in Wixom 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 Wixom; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wixom adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Wixom adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wixom does better than Michigan.
1 in 3 Wixom 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.
10.4% of Wixom adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Wixom and the towns around it
Wixom’s Health Grade ranks 5th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wixom | A | 32.2% | 8.4% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Commerce Township | A | 31.2% | 9.4% | 11.5% | ZIP codes |
| Novi | A+ | 26.9% | 9% | 8.7% | CDC place |
| Lyon Township | A | 30% | 8.4% | 10.4% | ZIP codes |
| Milford Township | A | 31.1% | 9.8% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wixom adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wixom
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wixom is better than Michigan on 19 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Wixom’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wixom | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.2%12.6–16 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.7%9.6–12 | 14% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15.2–18.9 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.2%28.7–35.9 | 36.2% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.4%7.4–9.4 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.8%27.4–32.3 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 30.2%27.8–32.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 20.6%18.9–22.5 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.9–12.3 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6.1–7.3 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.5%4.1–5 | 7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2.2–2.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.3%5.2–7.8 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.4%9.9–13.2 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.2%16–20.9 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%15.3–20 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33%29.9–36.5 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4.6–6.5 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.7%76.1–81.2 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.4%69.9–74.9 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.4%85.8–88.9 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.7%70.1–75.2 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.5%66.3–72.9 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.2%71.3–81.1 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%20.3–25.3 | 25.7% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 32.8%29.1–36.5 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.3%19.4–25.3 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.6%10.8–14.6 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.5%9–12.2 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.6%6.6–8.7 | 8.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.4%8.8–12.1 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.4%20–25 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.7%7.6–9.8 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.5%11.2–14.1 | 14.3% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.8%4.2–5.3 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3.2–3.9 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.4–2.9 | 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 Wixom
Is Wixom a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wixom is healthier than 86% of U.S. towns: A for health, #69 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 99%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wixom?
CDC estimates 32.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.7% and 35.9%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wixom?
Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Commerce Township, 5.0 miles in a straight line from Wixom’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wixom have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.6–6.5%), 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 Wixom more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wixom.
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.