Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Briley Township is healthier than 66%
Briley Township differs from Michigan on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 49709. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Briley Township
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Briley Township
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.7%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (13.1%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. Cancer is also above the state: 13.5%, vs 8.9% across Michigan. In all, Briley Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and heart disease, COPD and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 35 miles from Briley Township
The closest emergency room is Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital in Grayling, 34.9 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Thunder Bay Community Health Service is closer (1.8 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
In Briley Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 6.8% of working-age adults are uninsured (Michigan 6.9%), yet 24.3% say their health is fair or poor, vs 19.4% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Briley Township, and more people treating it
47% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 84.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Briley Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Briley Township is healthier than 21%. Against the 3,369 towns with similar household incomes ($32K–$54K), it’s healthier than 66%. Health Grade ↓
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 Briley Township’s likely range; Briley Township’s figures come from ZIP code 49709, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Briley Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Briley Township is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 65% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 6%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Briley Township’s median household income is $43,115; among the 3,369 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($32K–$54K), it’s healthier than 66%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Briley Township compares well: binge drinking, 12.5% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 84% (U.S. 77.4%); cholesterol check in 5 years, 90.4% (U.S. 87.1%).
Out of every 100 Briley Township adults…
Briley Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Briley Township is an older town: 29% 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 Briley Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Briley Township
1 community health center in Briley Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Briley 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Briley 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.
126 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
How Briley Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Briley 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.
14.5% of Briley Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Briley Township and the towns around it
Briley Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briley Township | C− | 38.2% | 16.8% | 17.6% | ZIP 49709 |
| Vienna Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hillman Township | D | 39.4% | 16.7% | 19.4% | ZIP codes |
| Montmorency Township | D | 39.2% | 16.6% | 18.9% | ZIP codes |
| Albert Township | C− | 37.6% | 16.3% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
| Avery Township | — | — | — | — |
Vienna Township and Avery 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 Briley Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Briley Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Briley Township is better than Michigan on 6 and worse on 13; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Briley Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Briley Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.3%21.2–27.4 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%16–20.2 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.4–18.1 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.2%30.1–46.9 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.8%14.7–19.2 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 47%42.4–51.6 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.8%39.2–48.7 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 41.3%37.4–45.5 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–12.9 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 13.5%12.3–14.9 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 11.7%10.5–13 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 13.1%11.6–14.7 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.6%5.1–6.1 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.9%13–19.1 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.6%15.2–20.2 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.8%25–34.7 | 24.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.5%10.3–15.2 | 15.9% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.2%26.7–40.1 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5.7–8.2 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 84%81.1–86.6 | 80.3% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.8%61.2–68.3 | 68% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.4%89.1–91.6 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 84.1%81.5–86.4 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.1%66–75.6 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.8%66.8–81.8 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.7%22.1–29.7 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.2%25.3–35.4 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.5%18.2–25 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.4%12.3–16.9 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.5%8.1–11.1 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.3%6.4–8.5 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.5–8.5 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.5%12.4–17 | 14.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 39%34.4–43.7 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21%18.4–23.6 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.7%13–16.5 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 12.2%10.9–13.5 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.3%5.7–7 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.4%9.2–11.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Michigan figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Briley Township
Is Briley Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Briley Township is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Briley Township?
CDC estimates 38.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.1% and 46.9%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
How many people in Briley Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–8.2%), against 6.9% across Michigan.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Briley Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Briley 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.