Where Felch Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Felch Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49831, 49815, 49877, 49881. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Felch Township
Cancer and heart disease run high in Felch Township
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.4%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9%), vs 7% across Michigan. In all, Felch Township runs above Michigan on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Felch Township
The closest emergency room is Dickinson County Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain, 20.6 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Felch Township, and more people treating it
41.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 81.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Felch Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (71.6% vs 68%) and cholesterol checks (90.6% vs 87.4%). 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 Felch Township’s likely range; Felch Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49831, 49815, 49877, 49881, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Felch Township adults…
Felch Township runs above MI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Felch Township is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Felch Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Felch Township
No hospital or community health center in Felch 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 Felch 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 Felch 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.
185 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Felch Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Felch 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.
9.1% of Felch Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Felch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sagola Township | B− | 37.6% | 13.3% | 14.7% | ZIP codes |
| Breen Township | — | — | — | — | |
| West Branch Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Norway Township | C+ | 38.6% | 12.8% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Ely Township | C+ | 38.5% | 12.5% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
Breen Township and West Branch 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 Felch Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Felch Township
Why doesn’t Felch 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 Felch Township.
What hospital is closest to Felch Township?
Dickinson County Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain, 20.6 miles in a straight line from Felch Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Felch 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.