Where Ellis Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ellis Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49799, 49705, 49749. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ellis Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Ellis Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.7%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Ellis Township runs above Michigan on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Ellis Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.2%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Ellis Township
The closest emergency room is Mclaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey, 20.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Alcona Citizens for Health is closer (5.4 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 Ellis Township’s likely range; Ellis Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49799, 49705, 49749, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ellis Township adults…
Ellis Township runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Ellis 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 Ellis Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
54 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Care in and near Ellis Township
No hospital or community health center in Ellis 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 Ellis 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 Ellis Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Ellis Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Ellis 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.
16.9% of Ellis Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Ellis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Nunda Township | D | 43.4% | 15.3% | 19.4% | ZIP codes |
| Mentor Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Tuscarora Township | C+ | 38.4% | 13.3% | 16.1% | ZIP codes |
| Indian River | — | — | — | — | |
| Koehler Township | C− | 41.9% | 14.7% | 18% | ZIP codes |
Walker Township and Mentor Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Indian River: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ellis Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ellis Township
Why doesn’t Ellis 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 Ellis Township.
What hospital is closest to Ellis Township?
Mclaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey, 20.5 miles in a straight line from Ellis Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ellis Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Indian River Health Center in Indian River, 5.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ellis 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.