Where Belknap Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Belknap Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49743, 49779. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Belknap Township
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Belknap Township
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.1%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.4%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. Cancer is also above the state: 12.9%, vs 8.9% across Michigan. In all, Belknap Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and heart disease, COPD and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
In Belknap Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 6.6% of working-age adults are uninsured (Michigan 6.9%), yet 23.7% say their health is fair or poor, vs 19.4% across the state. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Belknap Township
The closest emergency room is Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena in Alpena, 25.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Thunder Bay Community Health Service is closer (6.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Belknap Township, and more people treating it
45% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 83% 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 Belknap Township’s likely range; Belknap Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49743, 49779, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Belknap Township adults…
Belknap Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Belknap Township is an older town: 28% 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 Belknap Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Belknap Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Belknap Township
No hospital or community health center in Belknap 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 Belknap 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.
3.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Belknap Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Belknap 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.
14.9% of Belknap Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Belknap 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bismarck Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Pulawski Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Metz Township | — | — | — | — |
Rogers Township, Bismarck Township, Pulawski Township and Metz 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 Belknap Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Belknap Township
Why doesn’t Belknap 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 Belknap Township.
What hospital is closest to Belknap Township?
Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena in Alpena, 25.2 miles in a straight line from Belknap Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Belknap Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Thunder Bay Community Health Service - Rogers City in Rogers City, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Belknap 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.