Where Flynn Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Flynn Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48416, 48453. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Flynn Township
More Flynn Township adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.2%), vs 24.9% across Michigan. Habits ↓
COPD and heart disease run high in Flynn Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.7%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.3%), vs 7% across Michigan. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Flynn Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.3%), vs 14.6% 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 Flynn Township’s likely range; Flynn Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48416, 48453, which may reach past town lines.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
7.8 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Flynn Township adults…
Flynn Township runs above MI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Flynn Township residents are 65 or older, vs 19% across Michigan. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Flynn Township
No hospital or community health center in Flynn 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 Flynn 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 Flynn Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Flynn Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Flynn Township runs above Michigan.
1 in 3 Flynn 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.
17% of Flynn Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Flynn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Valley Township | C− | 39.5% | 13% | 19.5% | ZIP codes |
| Elk Township | C− | 40.2% | 12.9% | 19% | ZIP codes |
| Marlette Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Burnside Township | C− | 39.3% | 12.9% | 19.2% | ZIP codes |
| Elmer Township | — | — | — | — |
Marlette Township: not graded. Elmer 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 Flynn Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Flynn Township
Why doesn’t Flynn 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 Flynn Township.
What hospital is closest to Flynn Township?
Marlette Regional Hospital in Marlette, 7.8 miles in a straight line from Flynn Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Flynn 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.