How healthy is Jenison?
Jenison differs from Michigan on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jenison. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jenison
Fewer Jenison adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer runs high in Jenison
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Jenison is an active town
Only 20.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.9% across Michigan. 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 Jenison’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.4% of Jenison adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Jenison adults…
Jenison runs below MI on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
5.7 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Care in and near Jenison
No hospital or community health center in Jenison 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 Jenison; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Jenison adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Jenison adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Jenison 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Jenison adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Not graded
CDC doesn't publish all seven estimates the grade is built on for Jenison, so we show its figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for Jenison
| Measure | Jenison | Likely range | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 34.2% | 30.8–37.7% | 36.7% | about the same |
| High cholesterol | 34.5% | 31–38.2% | 35.4% | about the same |
| Obesity | 32.2% | 27.1–37.8% | 36.2% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 28.5% | 25.8–31.5% | 29.1% | about the same |
| Depression | 26.3% | 23.1–29.8% | 25.7% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 7.6% | 6.1–9.4% | 10.2% | better |
| Asthma | 11.1% | 9.9–12.4% | 11.5% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 10.5% | 9.5–11.5% | 8.9% | worse |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 8.6–11.4% | 11.9% | better |
| COPD | 7.1% | 6.2–8.1% | 8.1% | about the same |
| Heart disease | 6.8% | 6–7.6% | 7% | about the same |
| Stroke | 3.3% | 3–3.7% | 3.7% | about the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.5% | 9.7–13.5% | 14.6% | better |
| Binge drink | 17.2% | 14.7–20.1% | 15.9% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 20.4% | 17.1–24.1% | 24.9% | better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.4% | 23.9–33.1% | 34.7% | better |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 82.1% | 79.3–84.7% | 80.3% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 73.7% | 70.7–76.5% | 68% | better |
| Cholesterol check | 88.9% | 87.4–90.3% | 87.4% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 73.7% | 69.7–77.5% | 69% | better |
| Mammogram | 78% | 71.2–83.7% | 76.9% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 79.1% | 76.4–81.6% | 77.6% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 5.6% | 4.6–6.7% | 6.9% | better |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 30.5% | 26.3–35.4% | 32.4% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 20.8% | 17.8–24.2% | 23.1% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 16.1% | 14.3–18% | 17.6% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 15.1% | 13–17.5% | 19.4% | better |
| Frequent physical distress | 12.7% | 11.2–14.4% | 14% | about the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 9.7% | 8.1–11.6% | 15.4% | better |
| Housing insecurity | 8.1% | 6.8–9.6% | 11.9% | better |
| Utility shut-off threat | 5.7% | 4.8–6.6% | 8.7% | better |
| No reliable transportation | 5.8% | 5–6.6% | 8.3% | better |
| Receive SNAP | 8.4% | 6.9–10.1% | 14.3% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.7% | 26.1–33.7% | 31.1% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 12.5% | 10.7–14.4% | 14% | |
| Thinking or memory | 12.8% | 11.2–14.5% | 14.3% | |
| Hearing | 7.8% | 6.9–8.7% | 7.3% | |
| Vision | 3.8% | 3.4–4.3% | 4.9% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 3% | 2.6–3.3% | 3.8% | |
| Errands alone | 7.4% | 6.5–8.3% | 8.6% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Jenison door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Michigan figure falls inside it, we don’t call Jenison better or worse.
CDC publishes Jenison directly, so these are its own figures.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jenison.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
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. 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.