Where Barton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Barton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49338, 49677, 49307. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Barton Township
COPD and heart disease run high in Barton Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 7% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Barton Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18%), 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 Barton Township’s likely range; Barton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49338, 49677, 49307, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Barton Township adults…
Barton Township runs above MI on 6 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.
3.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Barton Township
No hospital or community health center in Barton 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 Barton 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 Barton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Barton Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Barton 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.
15.9% of Barton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Barton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Norwich Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Chase Township | D | 39.1% | 14.1% | 19.9% | ZIP codes |
| Green Township | C | 37.4% | 11.8% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
Home Township and Norwich 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 Barton Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Barton Township
Why doesn’t Barton 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 Barton Township.
What hospital is closest to Barton Township?
Corewell Health Reed City Hospital in Reed City, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Barton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Barton Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Family Health Care - Big Rapids 220th Ave in Big Rapids, 7.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Barton 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.