Where Elmer Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Elmer Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48471, 48453, 48472. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elmer Township
More Elmer Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30%), vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Elmer Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.4%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 7% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Elmer Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.3%), vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
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 Elmer Township’s likely range; Elmer Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48471, 48453, 48472, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
Out of every 100 Elmer Township adults…
Elmer Township runs above MI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Elmer Township
No hospital or community health center in Elmer 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 Elmer 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 Elmer Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Elmer Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Elmer 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.
15.7% of Elmer Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Elmer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlette Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Watertown Township | C− | 39.7% | 12.8% | 17.8% | ZIP codes |
| Moore Township | D | 40.7% | 13.8% | 19.8% | ZIP codes |
| Flynn Township | — | — | — | — |
Marlette Township and Flynn Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Elmer Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Elmer Township
Why doesn’t Elmer 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 Elmer Township.
What hospital is closest to Elmer Township?
Mckenzie Health System in Sandusky, 5.4 miles in a straight line from Elmer Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Elmer 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.