Where Breen Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Breen Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49834, 49831, 49870. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Breen Township
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Breen Township
The closest emergency room is Dickinson County Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain, 20.5 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer runs high in Breen Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Fewer Breen Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Breen Township’s likely range; Breen Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49834, 49831, 49870, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Breen Township
No hospital or community health center in Breen 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 Breen 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).
Out of every 100 Breen Township adults…
Breen Township runs above MI on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.3% of Breen Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
65 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Breen Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Breen Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Breen 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.
Breen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felch Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Waucedah Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Spalding Township | C | 38.4% | 14.5% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
| West Branch Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wells Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Meyer Township | — | — | — | — |
Felch Township, Waucedah Township, West Branch Township and Wells Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Meyer Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Breen Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Breen Township
Why doesn’t Breen 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 Breen Township.
What hospital is closest to Breen Township?
Dickinson County Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain, 20.5 miles in a straight line from Breen Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Breen 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.