Photo: Phoenix-Five · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Almira Township is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns
Almira Township differs from Michigan on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49650, 49643, 49684, 49630. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Almira Township
What’s behind Almira Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Almira Township is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns, #187 of 701 in Michigan. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is no exercise (fewer adults who get no exercise than 77% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 56%.
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). Almira Township’s median household income is $90,278; among the 9,914 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$113K), it’s healthier than 69%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.1% of Almira Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Out of every 100 Almira Township adults…
Almira Township runs below MI on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Almira Township
No hospital or community health center in Almira 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 Almira 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.
50 miles of trails across 13 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Almira Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Almira Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
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Almira Township and the towns around it
Almira Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almira Township | B+ | 35.1% | 10.5% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Inland Township | B | 36% | 11% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Long Lake Township | B+ | 35.1% | 10.3% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| Platte Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Kasson Township | B+ | 33.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
| Homestead Township | B− | 35.9% | 13.5% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
Platte 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 Almira Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Almira Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Almira Township is better than Michigan on 9 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Almira Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Almira Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.2%13.9–18.8 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.6–15.1 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.7–18.9 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.1%27.6–43.2 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.5%9–12.1 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.6%30.6–38.8 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.4%31.1–39.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.5%27–33.9 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.2%10–12.6 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.2%9.3–11.2 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7.3%6.3–8.5 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.2%6.6–9.9 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.1%10.9–15.6 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.2%17.4–25.2 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.3%14.3–20.7 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.2%24.6–36.1 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.2%4.2–6.6 | 6.9% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.3%77–83.5 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.5%69.4–75.3 | 68% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%87.3–90.5 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.4–80.3 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.4%68.1–76.4 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.1%68.9–82.1 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.9%23.1–30.8 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.5%26.2–35.4 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.5%17.6–23.9 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.1%8.3–12.2 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.4%7–10 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.1%5.1–7.1 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5.1–6.9 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.1%7.4–11.1 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29%24.9–33.2 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.2%10.5–14.2 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%11.3–14.8 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.4–8.2 | 7.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.3–8.3 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.7–3.5 | 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 Almira Township
Is Almira Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Almira Township is healthier than 71% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #187 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 69%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Almira Township?
CDC estimates 35.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.6% and 43.2%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Almira Township?
Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, 12.1 miles in a straight line from Almira Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Almira Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.2–6.6%), 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 Almira Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Almira 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.