Photo: Trimalchio · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Fairbanks Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fairbanks Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 49835. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fairbanks Township
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Fairbanks Township
1 in 9 adults have heart disease (10.6%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.9%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. COPD is also above the state: 11.6%, vs 8.1% across Michigan. In all, Fairbanks Township runs above Michigan on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 42% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and heart disease, cancer and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Fairbanks Township
The closest emergency room is OSF St. Francis Hospital and Medical Group in Escanaba, 22 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Fairbanks Township, and more people treating it
43.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 82.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Fairbanks Township’s likely range; Fairbanks Township’s figures come from ZIP code 49835, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Fairbanks Township adults…
Fairbanks Township runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Fairbanks Township is an older town: 42% 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 Fairbanks Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Fairbanks Township
No hospital or community health center in Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks 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.
25 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Fairbanks Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Fairbanks 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.
13% of Fairbanks Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Fairbanks 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Nahma Township | — | — | — | — |
Garden 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 Fairbanks Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fairbanks Township
Why doesn’t Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks Township.
What hospital is closest to Fairbanks Township?
OSF St. Francis Hospital and Medical Group in Escanaba, 22.0 miles in a straight line from Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks 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.