Where Bearinger Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bearinger Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49759, 49765. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bearinger Township
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Bearinger Township
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.3%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.6%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. Cancer is also above the state: 13.2%, vs 8.9% across Michigan. In all, Bearinger Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 66% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and heart disease, COPD and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 36 miles from Bearinger Township
The closest emergency room is Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center in Saint Ignace, 36 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Thunder Bay Community Health Service is closer (12.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
In Bearinger Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 6.7% of working-age adults are uninsured (Michigan 6.9%), yet 23.6% say their health is fair or poor, vs 19.4% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Bearinger Township, and more people treating it
45.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 83.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. 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 Bearinger Township’s likely range; Bearinger Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49759, 49765, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bearinger Township adults…
Bearinger Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Bearinger Township is an older town: 66% 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 Bearinger Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Bearinger Township
No hospital or community health center in Bearinger 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 Bearinger 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 Bearinger 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.
93 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Bearinger Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Bearinger 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.
14.7% of Bearinger Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Bearinger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocqueoc Township | — | — | — | — | |
| North Allis Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grant Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Benton Township | C | 40.8% | 14.3% | 16.9% | ZIP 49721 |
Ocqueoc Township, North Allis Township and Grant 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 Bearinger Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bearinger Township
Why doesn’t Bearinger 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 Bearinger Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bearinger 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.