Johannesburg Manufacturing Company Store · Photo: Calm Vistas · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Charlton Township is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns
Charlton Township differs from Michigan on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49751, 49735, 49756. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Charlton Township
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Charlton Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.9%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 7% across Michigan. COPD is also above the state: 10.1%, vs 8.1% across Michigan. In all, Charlton Township runs above Michigan on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Charlton Township
The closest emergency room is Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital in Grayling, 25.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Thunder Bay Community Health Service is closer (9.3 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Charlton Township, and more people treating it
41.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 80.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Charlton Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 8 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 Charlton Township’s likely range; Charlton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49751, 49735, 49756, 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 Charlton Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Charlton Township is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 55% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 24%).
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). Charlton Township’s median household income is $66,813; among the 10,181 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$84K), it’s healthier than 46%, about where its income would put it.
Where Charlton Township compares well: cholesterol check in 5 years, 89.8% (U.S. 87.1%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.8% (U.S. 76.5%); worried about having enough food, 12.3% (U.S. 15%).
Out of every 100 Charlton Township adults…
Charlton Township runs above MI on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Charlton Township
No hospital or community health center in Charlton 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 Charlton 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 Charlton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.8% of Charlton 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.
120 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Charlton Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Charlton 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.
Charlton Township and the towns around it
Charlton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Township | C+ | 38.5% | 13.7% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
| Vienna Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Chester Township | C+ | 38% | 13% | 15.5% | ZIP codes |
| Dover Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lovells Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Corwith Township | C− | 40.5% | 14.1% | 18.4% | ZIP 49795 |
| Albert Township | C− | 37.6% | 16.3% | 17.4% | ZIP codes |
Vienna Township, Dover Township and Lovells 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 Charlton Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Charlton Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Charlton Township is better than Michigan on 6 and worse on 7; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Charlton Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Charlton Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.2%17.6–23.1 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.9–17.7 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.9–18.8 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.5%31.3–46.2 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.7%11.9–15.6 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 41.5%37.4–45.6 | 36.7% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.1%35.9–44.4 | 35.4% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 35.8%32.3–39.4 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.3–12.9 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.9%10.8–13 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9%8–10 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.1%8.8–11.4 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.9–4.8 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.2%9.2–13.4 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.5%13.3–18 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.5%22.3–31 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.5–17.9 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.3%27.6–39.3 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.9%4.8–7.1 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.7%79.7–85.3 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.4%67.3–73.2 | 68% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.8%88.4–91 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.8%78.2–83.3 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72.7%68.8–76.4 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.4%68.4–81.4 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.7%23.3–30.5 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.2%25.6–34.9 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.7%17.7–24 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.3%10.3–14.6 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.1%7.8–10.7 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%5.9–7.9 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%5.8–7.7 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.8%9.9–14 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.3%30.1–38.8 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.5%14.4–18.9 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14%12.3–15.8 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.4%8.4–10.4 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.4–5.6 | 4.9% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%7.9–10 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Charlton Township
Is Charlton Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Charlton Township is healthier than 36% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 46%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Charlton Township?
CDC estimates 38.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.3% and 46.2%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Charlton Township?
Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital in Grayling, 25.6 miles in a straight line from Charlton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Charlton Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.8–7.1%), 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 Charlton 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 Charlton 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.