Photo: Chris Rycroft from Madison, Wisconsin, United States · CC BY 2.0Where Alpena Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Alpena Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49707, 49766. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Alpena Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Alpena Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Alpena Township runs above Michigan on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Alpena Township, and more people treating it
41.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 80.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Alpena Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.9%), vs 14.6% 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 Alpena Township’s likely range; Alpena Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49707, 49766, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Alpena Township adults…
Alpena Township runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Alpena Township is an older town: 28% 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 Alpena Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Alpena Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
91 miles of trails across 14 parks and preserves
Care in and near Alpena Township
1 community health center in Alpena Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Alpena 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).
How Alpena Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Alpena 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.
16.8% of Alpena Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Alpena 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Ridge Township | C− | 41.4% | 14.5% | 18% | ZIP codes |
| Sanborn Township | C+ | 39.3% | 13% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Wilson Township | C− | 41.4% | 13.6% | 18.3% | ZIP codes |
| Presque Isle Township | B− | 39.1% | 15% | 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 Alpena Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Alpena Township
Why doesn’t Alpena 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 Alpena Township.
What hospital is closest to Alpena Township?
Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena in Alpena, 2.9 miles in a straight line from Alpena 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 Alpena Township?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Alcona HLTH Ctr-Alpena Services in Alpena, 3.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Alpena 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.