Where Alcona Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alcona Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48721, 48762, 49747, 48742. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alcona Township
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Alcona Township
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.1%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 5.2%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Alcona Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 43% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Alcona Township, and more people treating it
45.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 84.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Alcona Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.5% vs 80.3%) and cholesterol checks (91% vs 87.4%). Checkups ↓
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 Alcona Township’s likely range; Alcona Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48721, 48762, 49747, 48742, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Alcona Township adults…
Alcona Township runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Alcona Township is an older town: 43% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Alcona Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Alcona Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Alcona Township
No hospital or community health center in Alcona 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 Alcona Township; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
47 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Alcona Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Alcona Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Alcona 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.
11.9% of Alcona Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Alcona Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia Township | C | 39.1% | 15.1% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Hawes Township | C | 38% | 15.6% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
| Haynes Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lost Lake Woods | — | — | — | — | |
| Mitchell Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sanborn Township | C+ | 39.3% | 13% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
Haynes Township, Lost Lake Woods and Mitchell Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Alcona Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Alcona Township
Why doesn’t Alcona Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Alcona Township.
What hospital is closest to Alcona Township?
Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena in Alpena, 18.6 miles in a straight line from Alcona Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Alcona Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Alcona HLTH CTRS-Ossineke SVCS in Ossineke, 6.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alcona 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. 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.