Photo: Dwight Burdette · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Ypsilanti Township is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns
Ypsilanti Township differs from Michigan on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48197, 48198, 48111. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ypsilanti Township
Ypsilanti Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Ypsilanti Township is healthier than 75%. Against the 10,499 towns with similar household incomes ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 92%. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease and cancer are less common in Ypsilanti Township
Ypsilanti Township runs below Michigan on eight chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.8% vs 7%), cancer (6.3% vs 8.9%) and COPD (6% vs 8.1%). A young population is part of it: only 14% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%). Conditions ↓
Ypsilanti Township is an active town
Only 19.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. The town has 36 miles of trails across 25 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 Ypsilanti Township’s likely range; Ypsilanti Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48197, 48198, 48111, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Ypsilanti Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ypsilanti Township is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, #147 of 701 in Michigan. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 87% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 27%).
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). Ypsilanti Township’s median household income is $69,716; among the 10,499 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 92%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Ypsilanti Township adults…
Ypsilanti Township runs below MI on 9 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.
36 miles of trails across 25 parks and preserves
Care in and near Ypsilanti Township
No hospital or community health center in Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ypsilanti Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Ypsilanti Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Ypsilanti 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.
16.5% of Ypsilanti Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Ypsilanti Township and the towns around it
Ypsilanti Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ypsilanti Township | A− | 31.9% | 9.5% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
| Ypsilanti | B+ | 31.1% | 8% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| Superior Township | A− | 31.2% | 10% | 12.7% | ZIP codes |
| Pittsfield Township | A | 28.6% | 8.9% | 10.5% | ZIP codes |
| Van Buren Township | B− | 34.3% | 11.4% | 15% | ZIP codes |
| Augusta Township | A− | 31.9% | 9.7% | 13.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ypsilanti Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ypsilanti Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ypsilanti Township is better than Michigan on 13 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Ypsilanti Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ypsilanti Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.4%14.7–18.2 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.8–13.5 | 14% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.5–20.3 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.9%28.1–35.7 | 36.2% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.5%8.4–10.6 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.2%26.7–31.8 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 27.7%25.2–30.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 21.7%19.7–23.7 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 12%10.7–13.3 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.3%5.8–6.9 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.4–5.3 | 7% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 6%5.4–6.7 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.3%9.5–13.6 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%11.3–14.5 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 19.1%16.6–21.7 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%15.2–20.1 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.2%27.9–34.9 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5.9–7.9 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.6%73.6–79.3 | 80.3% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.8%65.2–70.5 | 68% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%83.6–87 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.3%69.5–74.7 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68%64.5–71.5 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.2%71–81.1 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28.3%25.3–31.2 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.8%30–37.7 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22%19.1–24.9 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.1%14.9–19.2 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.6%11.9–15.4 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.2%8.9–11.5 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.9%8.7–11 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16.5%14.5–18.4 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.8%24–29.6 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.6%9.4–11.8 | 14% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.1%13.5–16.6 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.7–5.8 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.3–5.2 | 4.9% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%7.6–9.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Ypsilanti Township
Is Ypsilanti Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ypsilanti Township is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #147 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 92%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ypsilanti Township?
CDC estimates 31.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.1% and 35.7%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ypsilanti Township?
Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital in Ann Arbor, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Ypsilanti Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ypsilanti Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–7.9%), 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 Ypsilanti Township 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 Ypsilanti 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.