Where Evangeline Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Evangeline Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 49712. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Evangeline Township
Cancer runs high in Evangeline Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Evangeline Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 10 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 Evangeline Township’s likely range; Evangeline Township’s figures come from ZIP code 49712, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Evangeline Township adults…
Evangeline Township runs below MI on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Evangeline Township is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Evangeline Township as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.8% of Evangeline Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Evangeline Township
No hospital or community health center in Evangeline 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 Evangeline 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.
26 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Evangeline Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Evangeline Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Evangeline 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.
Evangeline 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyne City | B+ | 35.1% | 11.5% | 13.3% | CDC place |
| Eveline Township | B− | 36.2% | 12.2% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Bay Township | B+ | 34.4% | 11.4% | 12.7% | ZIP codes |
| Melrose Township | B | 35.9% | 11.8% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
| Resort Township | A− | 31.8% | 10.4% | 11.8% | ZIP 49770 |
| Horton Bay | — | — | — | — |
Horton Bay: 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 Evangeline Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Evangeline Township
Why doesn’t Evangeline 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 Evangeline Township.
What hospital is closest to Evangeline Township?
Mclaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey, 8.8 miles in a straight line from Evangeline 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 Evangeline Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is East Jordan Family Health Center in East Jordan, 9.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Evangeline 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.