Where Butterfield Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Butterfield Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49667, 49632. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Butterfield Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Butterfield Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.4%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.7%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Butterfield Township runs above Michigan on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 38% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Butterfield Township
The closest emergency room is Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital in Cadillac, 23.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Midmichigan Health Services is closer (6.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Butterfield Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.9%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. 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 Butterfield Township’s likely range; Butterfield Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49667, 49632, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Butterfield Township adults…
Butterfield Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Butterfield Township is an older town: 38% 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 Butterfield Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Butterfield Township
No hospital or community health center in Butterfield 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 Butterfield 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.
18 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Butterfield Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Butterfield Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Butterfield 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.
15% of Butterfield Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Butterfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Roscommon Township | C− | 39.3% | 15.7% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| Aetna Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Enterprise Township | — | — | — | — |
Holland Township, Aetna Township and Enterprise 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 Butterfield Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Butterfield Township
Why doesn’t Butterfield 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 Butterfield Township.
What hospital is closest to Butterfield Township?
Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital in Cadillac, 23.7 miles in a straight line from Butterfield Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Butterfield Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Midmichigan Health Park - Houghton Lake in Houghton Lake, 6.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Butterfield 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.