Where Au Sable Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Au Sable Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48656, 48653. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Au Sable Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Au Sable Township
1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.9%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.5%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 5.7%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Au Sable Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Au Sable Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.5%), vs 24.9% across Michigan. There are 75 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Au Sable Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.8%), 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 Au Sable Township’s likely range; Au Sable Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48656, 48653, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Au Sable Township adults…
Au Sable Township runs above MI on 9 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.
75 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Au Sable Township
No hospital or community health center in Au Sable 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 Au Sable 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 Au Sable Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Au Sable Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Au Sable 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.
18.8% of Au Sable Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Au Sable 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Branch Township | C | 37.2% | 14.4% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| Higgins Township | C− | 38.9% | 15.5% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Richfield Township | D | 42.9% | 18% | 21.8% | ZIP 48656 |
| Foster Township | — | — | — | — |
Foster 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 Au Sable Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Au Sable Township
Why doesn’t Au Sable 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 Au Sable Township.
What hospital is closest to Au Sable Township?
Mymichigan Medical Center West Branch in West Branch, 14.0 miles in a straight line from Au Sable Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Au Sable Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northern Michigan Children's Assessment Center in Roscommon, 8.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Au Sable 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.