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Ruby, MI Health Statistics
34.4% of adults have obesity and 9.8% have diabetes, among about 852 residents.
- Obesity
- 34.4%
- #573 of 743 · +1.1 pts
- Diabetes
- 9.8%
- #631 of 743 · -2.3 pts
- Smoking
- 14.3%
- +1.5 pts
- Uninsured (18-64)
- 5.4%
- -5.7 pts
How it compares
Largest differences from the U.S. average
Higher than the U.S.
- Depression26.7% vs 21.6%
- Cancer9.0% vs 7.7%
- Binge drinking18.1% vs 15.9%
Lower than the U.S.
- Uninsured (18-64)5.4% vs 11.1%
- Food insecurity10.2% vs 15.9%
- Received SNAP8.4% vs 12.8%
Health measures
Ruby, MI compared with Michigan and the U.S.
Health outcomes
| Adults with | Here | MI | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.4%+1.1 pts | 36.3% | 33.3% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 9.8%-2.3 pts | 12.0% | 12.1% |
| High blood pressure | 34.2%about the same | 36.7% | 34.4% |
| High cholesterol (among those screened) | 34.1%-2.3 pts | 35.4% | 36.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%about the same | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9%-0.5 pts | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Current asthma | 11.2%+1.0 pts | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| COPD | 7.0%+0.5 pts | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 9.0%+1.3 pts | 8.9% | 7.7% |
| Arthritis | 28.1%+2.9 pts | 29.1% | 25.2% |
| Depression | 26.7%+5.1 pts | 25.7% | 21.6% |
| All teeth lost (age 65+) | 11.3%-1.3 pts | 10.2% | 12.6% |
Health behaviors
| Adults with | Here | MI | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current smoking | 14.3%+1.5 pts | 14.6% | 12.8% |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%+2.2 pts | 15.9% | 15.9% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 20.9%-4.3 pts | 24.9% | 25.2% |
| Short sleep (under 7 hours) | 34.4%-1.7 pts | 34.7% | 36.1% |
Prevention
| Adults with | Here | MI | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| No health insurance (age 18 to 64) | 5.4%-5.7 pts | 6.9% | 11.1% |
| Routine checkup in the past year | 79.7%+2.9 pts | 80.3% | 76.8% |
| Dental visit in the past year | 74.8%+13.1 pts | 67.9% | 61.7% |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (if high) | 75.6%about the same | 77.6% | 75.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3%+2.1 pts | 87.4% | 86.2% |
| Colorectal cancer screening (age 45 to 75) | 67.0%+3.3 pts | 69.0% | 63.7% |
| Mammogram in the past 2 years (women 50 to 74) | 76.5%about the same | 76.9% | 76.1% |
Share of adults (18 and older unless noted), crude prevalence. Differences are compared with the U.S.; green is better than the national rate, red is worse. These are model-based estimates, not counts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the obesity rate in Ruby, MI?
- About 34.4% of adults in Ruby, MI have obesity, compared with 36.3% in Michigan and 33.3% nationwide. That ranks #573 of 743 cities and towns in Michigan.
- How common is diabetes in Ruby, MI?
- About 9.8% of adults have diagnosed diabetes (Michigan 12.0%, U.S. 12.1%).
- What share of adults smoke in Ruby, MI?
- About 14.3% of adults currently smoke cigarettes, compared with 12.8% nationwide.
- How accurate are these numbers?
- They are CDC model-based estimates built from national survey data and local population data, not counts from local health records. Small areas have wider margins of error.
Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health · Last updated 12/01/2025 · 2025 release. Share of adults, crude prevalence.
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