Where Bourret Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bourret Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 48610. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bourret Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Bourret Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.9%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.9%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 5.3%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Bourret Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Bourret Township, and more people treating it
45.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 82.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Bourret Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.1%), vs 24.9% across Michigan. There are 28 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. 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 Bourret Township’s likely range; Bourret Township’s figures come from ZIP code 48610, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bourret Township adults…
Bourret Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Bourret Township is an older town: 32% 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 Bourret Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bourret 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.
28 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Bourret Township
No hospital or community health center in Bourret 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 Bourret 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).
How Bourret Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Bourret 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.
16.6% of Bourret Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Bourret 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clement Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grim Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Moffatt Township | D | 40% | 16.1% | 19.1% | ZIP codes |
Clement Township and Grim 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 Bourret Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bourret Township
Why doesn’t Bourret 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 Bourret Township.
What hospital is closest to Bourret Township?
Mymichigan Medical Center West Branch in West Branch, 14.9 miles in a straight line from Bourret Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bourret 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.