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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Detour Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49725, 49736. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Detour Township
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Detour Township
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.4%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 7 adults have had cancer (15%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 5.8%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Detour Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 57% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and heart disease, cancer and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 35 miles from Detour Township
The closest emergency room is Mackinac Straits Hospital and Health Center in Saint Ignace, 35.3 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Alcona Citizens for Health is closer (19.9 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Detour Township, and more people treating it
50.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 85.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Detour Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (86% vs 80.3%) and cholesterol checks (92.6% vs 87.4%). 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 Detour Township’s likely range; Detour Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49725, 49736, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Detour Township adults…
Detour Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Detour Township is an older town: 57% 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 Detour Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Detour Township
No hospital or community health center in Detour 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 Detour 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 Detour Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
32 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
How Detour Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Detour Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Detour 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.
11.5% of Detour Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Detour 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raber Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Drummond Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clark Township | C+ | 38% | 14.4% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
Raber Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Drummond Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Detour Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Detour Township
Why doesn’t Detour 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 Detour Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Detour 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.