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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bois Blanc Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 49775. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bois Blanc Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Bois Blanc Township
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (13%), about twice the Michigan rate. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (14.7%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 6.3%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Bois Blanc Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Bois Blanc Township, and more people treating it
50.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 85.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Dental care lags in Bois Blanc Township
61.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 17.3% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). 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 Bois Blanc Township’s likely range; Bois Blanc Township’s figures come from ZIP code 49775, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bois Blanc Township adults…
Bois Blanc Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bois Blanc Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Bois Blanc Township
No hospital or community health center in Bois Blanc 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 Bois Blanc 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.
31 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Bois Blanc Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Bois Blanc 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.
16.1% of Bois Blanc Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Bois Blanc Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackinac Island | — | — | — | — |
Mackinac Island: 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 Bois Blanc Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bois Blanc Township
Why doesn’t Bois Blanc 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 Bois Blanc Township.
What hospital is closest to Bois Blanc Township?
Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center in Saint Ignace, 14.6 miles in a straight line from Bois Blanc 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 Bois Blanc Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Alcona Health Center Cheboygan Campus in Cheboygan, 9.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bois Blanc 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.