Where Ensign Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ensign Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 49878. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ensign Township
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Ensign Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.1%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 7% across Michigan. COPD is also above the state: 10.7%, vs 8.1% across Michigan. In all, Ensign Township runs above Michigan on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 25% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer, heart disease and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Ensign Township, and more people treating it
41.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 81.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Ensign Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 8 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 Ensign Township’s likely range; Ensign Township’s figures come from ZIP code 49878, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ensign Township adults…
Ensign Township runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Ensign Township is an older town: 25% 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 Ensign Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ensign Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12% of Ensign Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Ensign Township
No hospital or community health center in Ensign 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 Ensign 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.
How Ensign Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Ensign 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.
Ensign 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay de Noc Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Nahma Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Masonville Township | C | 39.6% | 14.4% | 16.1% | ZIP 49878 |
| Brampton Township | C+ | 38.8% | 13.1% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Gladstone | C+ | 38.6% | 12.3% | 15% | CDC place |
Bay de Noc Township and Nahma 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 Ensign Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ensign Township
Why doesn’t Ensign 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 Ensign Township.
What hospital is closest to Ensign Township?
OSF St. Francis Hospital and Medical Group in Escanaba, 14.2 miles in a straight line from Ensign 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 Ensign 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.