Where Custer Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Custer Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48471, 48427, 48419. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Custer Township
COPD and heart disease run high in Custer Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 7% across Michigan. In all, Custer Township runs above Michigan on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Custer Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (29.6%), vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Custer Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.8%), 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 Custer Township’s likely range; Custer Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48471, 48427, 48419, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Custer Township adults…
Custer Township runs above MI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Custer Township
No hospital or community health center in Custer 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 Custer 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 Custer Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Custer Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Custer 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.
14.8% of Custer Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Custer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandusky | C | 39.2% | 12.1% | 17.1% | CDC place |
| Moore Township | D | 40.7% | 13.8% | 19.8% | ZIP codes |
| Bridgehampton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Watertown Township | C− | 39.7% | 12.8% | 17.8% | ZIP codes |
| Wheatland Township | — | — | — | — |
Bridgehampton Township and Wheatland 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 Custer Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Custer Township
Why doesn’t Custer 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 Custer Township.
What hospital is closest to Custer Township?
Mckenzie Health System in Sandusky, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Custer Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Custer 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.