Where Eden Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Eden Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49644, 49656. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Eden Township
Heart disease, COPD and stroke run high in Eden Township
1 in 8 adults have heart disease (12.2%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 7 adults have COPD (13.9%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 5.8%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Eden Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and heart disease, COPD and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Eden Township, and more people treating it
48.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 84% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
More Eden Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.4%), vs 24.9% across Michigan. There are 61 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 23 miles from Eden Township
The closest emergency room is Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital in Manistee, 23.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Baldwin Family Health Care is closer (15 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. 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 Eden Township’s likely range; Eden Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49644, 49656, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Eden Township adults…
Eden Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Eden Township is an older town: 31% 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 Eden Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Eden 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.
61 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Care in and near Eden Township
No hospital or community health center in Eden 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 Eden 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).
How Eden Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Eden 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.
15.1% of Eden Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Eden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peacock Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Newkirk Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Elk Township | C− | 37.4% | 17.3% | 18.5% | ZIP 49644 |
| Norman Township | D | 39.5% | 16.5% | 19.7% | ZIP codes |
| South Branch Township | — | — | — | — |
Peacock Township, Newkirk Township and South Branch 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 Eden Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Eden Township
Why doesn’t Eden 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 Eden Township.
What hospital is closest to Eden Township?
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital in Manistee, 23.2 miles in a straight line from Eden Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Eden 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.