Photo: TCP04 · CC BY 4.0Where Arcadia Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Arcadia Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49613, 49614. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arcadia Township
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Arcadia Township
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.2%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.3%), vs 7% across Michigan. Arthritis is also above the state: 39.2%, vs 29.1% across Michigan. In all, Arcadia Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 47% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Arcadia Township, and more people treating it
44.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 83.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Arcadia 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 (91.4% 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 Arcadia Township’s likely range; Arcadia Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49613, 49614, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Arcadia Township adults…
Arcadia Township runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Arcadia Township is an older town: 47% 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 Arcadia Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Arcadia Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Arcadia Township
No hospital or community health center in Arcadia 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 Arcadia 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.
18 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Arcadia Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Arcadia Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Arcadia 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.
9.4% of Arcadia Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Arcadia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasanton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Arcadia | — | — | — | — | |
| Onekama Township | B | 34.7% | 13.2% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
| Blaine Township | — | — | — | — |
Pleasanton Township, Arcadia and Blaine 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 Arcadia Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Arcadia Township
Why doesn’t Arcadia 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 Arcadia Township.
What hospital is closest to Arcadia Township?
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort, 11.5 miles in a straight line from Arcadia Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Arcadia 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.