Where Carp Lake Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Carp Lake Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49718, 49755. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carp Lake Township
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Carp Lake Township
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. Cancer is also above the state: 11.9%, vs 8.9% across Michigan. In all, Carp Lake Township runs above Michigan on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Carp Lake Township, and more people treating it
43.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 81.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. 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 Carp Lake Township’s likely range; Carp Lake Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49718, 49755, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Carp Lake Township adults…
Carp Lake Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Carp Lake Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Carp Lake Township
No hospital or community health center in Carp Lake 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 Carp Lake 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.
13 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Carp Lake Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Carp Lake 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.
14.1% of Carp Lake Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Carp Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wawatam Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bliss Township | — | — | — | — | |
| McKinley Township | C+ | 36.3% | 13.3% | 16.4% | ZIP codes |
| Hebron Township | — | — | — | — |
Wawatam Township, Bliss Township and Hebron 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 Carp Lake Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Carp Lake Township
Why doesn’t Carp Lake 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 Carp Lake Township.
What hospital is closest to Carp Lake Township?
Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center in Saint Ignace, 14.5 miles in a straight line from Carp Lake 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 Carp Lake Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Alcona Health Center Pellston Services in Pellston, 9.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Carp Lake 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.