Where Chestonia Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Chestonia Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49659, 49727, 49611. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chestonia Township
Out of every 100 Chestonia Township adults…
Chestonia Township runs above MI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Chestonia Township is an older town: 26% 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 Chestonia Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Chestonia Township
No hospital or community health center in Chestonia 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 Chestonia 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.
77 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Chestonia Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Chestonia Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Chestonia 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.
14.2% of Chestonia Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Chestonia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mancelona Township | C | 38.6% | 12.7% | 17.5% | ZIP codes |
| Star Township | C+ | 38.1% | 12.2% | 16.4% | ZIP 49730 |
| Kearney Township | B | 36.1% | 13.4% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| Warner Township | — | — | — | — |
Warner 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 Chestonia Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Chestonia Township
Why doesn’t Chestonia 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 Chestonia Township.
What hospital is closest to Chestonia Township?
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center in Kalkaska, 19.2 miles in a straight line from Chestonia 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 Chestonia Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Bellaire Family Health Center in Bellaire, 8.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Chestonia 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.