Where Ewing Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ewing Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49880, 49841. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ewing Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Ewing Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.8%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. COPD is also above the state: 10.3%, vs 8.1% across Michigan. In all, Ewing Township runs above Michigan on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 26 miles from Ewing Township
The closest emergency room is OSF St. Francis Hospital and Medical Group in Escanaba, 26.2 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center is closer (13.5 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Ewing Township, and more people treating it
41.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 81.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Ewing 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 Ewing Township’s likely range; Ewing Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49880, 49841, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Ewing Township adults…
Ewing Township runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ewing Township
No hospital or community health center in Ewing 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 Ewing Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ewing 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 Ewing 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.
69 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Ewing Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Ewing 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.
Ewing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Maple Ridge Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Turin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Baldwin Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Forsyth Township | C+ | 39.3% | 12.3% | 16.1% | ZIP codes |
Wells Township, Maple Ridge Township, Turin Township and Baldwin 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 Ewing Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ewing Township
Why doesn’t Ewing 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 Ewing Township.
What hospital is closest to Ewing Township?
OSF St. Francis Hospital and Medical Group in Escanaba, 26.2 miles in a straight line from Ewing 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 Ewing 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.