Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Elm River Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elm River Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 49965. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elm River Township
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Elm River Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.1%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.2%), vs 7% across Michigan. Arthritis is also above the state: 38.4%, vs 29.1% across Michigan. In all, Elm River Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Elm River Township, and more people treating it
44% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 83% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Elm River Township
The closest emergency room is Up Health System Portage in Hancock, 21.1 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Fewer Elm River Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Elm River Township’s likely range; Elm River Township’s figures come from ZIP code 49965, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Elm River Township adults…
Elm River Township runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Elm River Township is an older town: 28% 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 Elm River Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Elm River Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Elm River Township
No hospital or community health center in Elm River 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 Elm 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.9% of Elm River Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
228 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Elm River Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Elm River Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Elm 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.
Elm 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laird Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bohemia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Portage Township | B | 35.9% | 11.7% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Stanton Township | B | 35.8% | 12.1% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Adams Township | B | 35.8% | 11.6% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
Laird Township and Bohemia 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 Elm River Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elm River Township
Why doesn’t Elm River 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 Elm River Township.
What hospital is closest to Elm River Township?
Up Health System Portage in Hancock, 21.1 miles in a straight line from Elm River Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elm 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. 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.