Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0Where Bergland Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bergland Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49947, 49910. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bergland Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Bergland Township
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.6%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.5%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. COPD is also above the state: 12.2%, vs 8.1% across Michigan. In all, Bergland Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 45% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and heart disease, cancer and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Bergland Township, and more people treating it
48.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 85% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Bergland Township
The closest emergency room is Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, 22.7 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Bergland Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.4% vs 80.3%) and cholesterol checks (92.2% vs 87.4%). 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 Bergland Township’s likely range; Bergland Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49947, 49910, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bergland Township adults…
Bergland Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Bergland Township is an older town: 45% 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 Bergland Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bergland Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Bergland Township
No hospital or community health center in Bergland 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 Bergland 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.
111 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Bergland Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bergland Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Bergland 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.
11.6% of Bergland Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Bergland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carp Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Matchwood Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wakefield Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Marenisco Township | — | — | — | — |
Carp Lake Township, Matchwood Township, Wakefield Township and Marenisco 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 Bergland Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bergland Township
Why doesn’t Bergland 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 Bergland Township.
What hospital is closest to Bergland Township?
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, 22.7 miles in a straight line from Bergland Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bergland 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.