First Presbyterian Church · Photo: kennethaw88 · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Elkland Township is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns
Elkland Township differs from Michigan on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48726, 48735. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elkland Township
COPD and cancer run high in Elkland Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.8%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. In all, Elkland Township runs above Michigan on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Elkland Township has a top-rated hospital
Hills & Dales General Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. 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 Elkland Township’s likely range; Elkland Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48726, 48735, 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 Elkland Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Elkland Township is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns, #510 of 701 in Michigan. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 40% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 19%).
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). Elkland Township’s median household income is $61,953; among the 9,395 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 42%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Elkland Township compares well: worried about keeping housing, 10.4% (U.S. 12%).
Out of every 100 Elkland Township adults…
Elkland Township runs above MI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Elkland Township
1 hospital in Elkland 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 Elkland 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.
3.9 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Elkland Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Elkland Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Elkland 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.
13.3% of Elkland Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Elkland Township and the towns around it
Elkland Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkland Township | C | 40.4% | 12.7% | 16.6% | ZIP codes |
| Novesta Township | C | 40.8% | 12.7% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| Elmwood Township | C | 40.4% | 12.5% | 16.8% | ZIP codes |
| Greenleaf Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grant Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Cass City | C | 40% | 12.6% | 15.6% | CDC place |
Greenleaf Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Grant Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Elkland Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Elkland Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Elkland Township is better than Michigan on 2 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Elkland Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Elkland Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.9%18.5–23.5 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%14.1–17.3 | 14% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16.2–19.9 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.4%33.5–47.5 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.7%11.2–14.3 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.8%35.2–42.5 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.8%34.1–41.6 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 33.3%30.2–36.4 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.6%10.4–12.8 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.7–11.5 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.5–9.1 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.8%8.7–10.9 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.8–4.5 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.4%9.4–13.5 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.6%14.5–18.8 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 27.1%23.4–31.2 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.5–18.7 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.4%28–39 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7%6–8.2 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.1%77.1–82.8 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.8%64.6–70.6 | 68% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.4%85.8–88.8 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%76.3–81.2 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.3%66.2–74.1 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.8%69–81.5 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.4%24–30.8 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.8%27.7–36.3 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.8%19.9–25.9 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.9%12–16 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.4%9–11.8 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.6%6.6–8.6 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.6–8.4 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.3%11.5–15.3 | 14.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.4%30.6–38.2 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.2%14.4–18.1 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.3%13.7–17 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9%8.1–9.9 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.7–5.7 | 4.9% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.4%8.4–10.4 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Elkland Township
Is Elkland Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Elkland Township is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #510 of 701 in Michigan. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 42%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Elkland Township?
CDC estimates 40.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.5% and 47.5%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Elkland Township?
Hills & Dales General Hospital in Cass City, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Elkland Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Elkland Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–8.2%), 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 Elkland 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 Elkland 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.