Where Evergreen Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Evergreen Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48426, 48726, 48472. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Evergreen Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Evergreen Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.7%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 4.6%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Evergreen Township runs above Michigan on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Evergreen Township
60.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 18.3% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). Checkups ↓
More Evergreen Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.2%), vs 24.9% 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 Evergreen Township’s likely range; Evergreen Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48426, 48726, 48472, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Evergreen Township adults…
Evergreen Township runs above MI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Evergreen Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
8.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Evergreen Township
No hospital or community health center in Evergreen 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 Evergreen 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).
How Evergreen Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Evergreen 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.
18.3% of Evergreen Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Evergreen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argyle Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Novesta Township | C | 40.8% | 12.7% | 17% | ZIP codes |
| Greenleaf Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lamotte Township | — | — | — | — |
Argyle Township and Greenleaf Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Lamotte Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Evergreen Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Evergreen Township
Why doesn’t Evergreen 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 Evergreen Township.
What hospital is closest to Evergreen Township?
Hills & Dales General Hospital in Cass City, 7.8 miles in a straight line from Evergreen 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 Evergreen 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.