On CDC estimates, Deep River Township is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns
Deep River Township trails Michigan on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48659, 48749, 48658. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Deep River Township
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Deep River Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.9%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 7% across Michigan. Arthritis is also above the state: 35.2%, vs 29.1% across Michigan. In all, Deep River Township runs above Michigan on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Deep River Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.7%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
Deep River Township has a community health center but no hospital
Sterling Area Health Center is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Saint Mary's Standish Community Hospital in Standish, 3.9 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Deep River Township’s likely range; Deep River Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48659, 48749, 48658, 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 Deep River Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Deep River Township is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 34% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). Deep River Township’s median household income is $58,598; among the 8,534 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($44K–$73K), it’s healthier than 29%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Deep River Township adults…
Deep River Township runs above MI on 7 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.
30 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Deep River Township
1 community health center in Deep River Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Deep River 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 Deep River Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Deep River Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Deep River 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.
15.5% of Deep River Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Deep River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep River Township | C− | 39.3% | 13.8% | 18.7% | ZIP codes |
| Adams Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Arenac Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lincoln Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clayton Township | C− | 39.3% | 13.6% | 19% | ZIP codes |
| Mason Township | — | — | — | — |
Adams Township, Arenac Township, Lincoln Township and Mason 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 Deep River Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Deep River Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Deep River Township is better than Michigan on 0 and worse on 10; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Deep River Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Deep River Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.6%19.5–26.1 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.7–19 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.5–21 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.3%31.3–47.5 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.8%12–15.9 | 11.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.8%36.4–45.2 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.6%34.2–43.1 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.2%31.4–38.9 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 12.1%10.7–13.5 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.7%9.7–11.7 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.9%7.9–10 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10.9%9.6–12.5 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4–4.9 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.1%11.4–17 | 10.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.7%15.8–21.8 | 14.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.9%23.3–33 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.2–19 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.7%26.2–39.2 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.1%5.7–8.7 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.5%77.2–83.5 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.7%61.1–68.3 | 68% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.7%85.9–89.3 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.3%76.4–82 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.5%63.3–73.2 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.2%67.1–81.8 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 28%24.2–32.1 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.8%26.7–37.3 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.8%19.2–26.6 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.5%12.9–18.4 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.3%9.5–13.2 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.5%7.3–9.8 | 8.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.2%7–9.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.5%12.9–18.4 | 14.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.3%31.6–41.3 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.5%15.1–20.1 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.1%14.1–18.3 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.4%8.3–10.5 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%5–6.4 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.1%8.9–11.5 | 8.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.2–5.4 | 3.8% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Deep River Township
Is Deep River Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Deep River Township is healthier than 19% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 29%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Deep River Township?
CDC estimates 39.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.3% and 47.5%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Deep River Township?
Saint Mary's Standish Community Hospital in Standish, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Deep River Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Deep River Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–8.7%), 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 Deep River 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 Deep River 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.