Where Arenac Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Arenac Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48749, 48658, 48766. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arenac Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Arenac Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 7% across Michigan. Cancer is also above the state: 10.9%, vs 8.9% across Michigan. In all, Arenac Township runs above Michigan on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Arenac Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.4%), 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 Arenac Township’s likely range; Arenac Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48749, 48658, 48766, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Arenac Township adults…
Arenac Township runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
12 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near Arenac Township
No hospital or community health center in Arenac 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 Arenac 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Arenac Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Arenac Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Arenac 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.
15.5% of Arenac Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Arenac 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Au Gres Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Deep River Township | C− | 39.3% | 13.8% | 18.7% | ZIP codes |
| Mason Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Standish Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clayton Township | C− | 39.3% | 13.6% | 19% | ZIP codes |
Au Gres Township and Mason Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Standish Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Arenac Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Arenac Township
Why doesn’t Arenac 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 Arenac Township.
What hospital is closest to Arenac Township?
Saint Mary's Standish Community Hospital in Standish, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Arenac Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Arenac Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sterling Area Health Center Walk in Clinic in Standish, 6.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Arenac 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.