Gwinn Model Town Historic District · Photo: Andrew Jameson · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Forsyth Township is healthier than 60%
Forsyth Township trails Michigan on 1 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49841, 49885, 49833, 49866. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Forsyth Township
The nearest ER is 22 miles from Forsyth Township
The closest emergency room is Uphs Marquette DLP Hospital in Marquette, 21.6 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center is closer (3.2 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Forsyth Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Forsyth Township is healthier than 40%. Against the 9,418 towns with similar household incomes ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 60%. Health Grade ↓
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 Forsyth Township’s likely range; Forsyth Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49841, 49885, 49833, 49866, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Forsyth Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Forsyth Township is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns, #410 of 701 in Michigan. No exercise holds the grade up (fewer adults who get no exercise than 64% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 26%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Forsyth Township’s median household income is $62,018; among the 9,418 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($47K–$78K), it’s healthier than 60%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Care in and near Forsyth Township
1 community health center in Forsyth Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Forsyth Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Out of every 100 Forsyth Township adults…
Forsyth Township runs above MI on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
186 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Forsyth Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Forsyth Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Forsyth 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.
13.4% of Forsyth Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Forsyth Township and the towns around it
Forsyth Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forsyth Township | C+ | 39.3% | 12.3% | 16.1% | ZIP codes |
| Sands Township | B− | 38.2% | 11.2% | 15% | ZIP codes |
| Richmond Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Skandia Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Tilden Township | C+ | 38.7% | 11.9% | 15.9% | ZIP codes |
| West Branch Township | B | 37.5% | 11.8% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| West Branch Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Wells Township | — | — | — | — |
Richmond Township, Skandia Township, West Branch Township and Wells 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 Forsyth Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Forsyth Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Forsyth Township is better than Michigan on 0 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Forsyth Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Forsyth Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.2%16.7–21.9 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.3–16.9 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%16–20.2 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.3%32.2–46.4 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.3%10.6–14.1 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.8%33.8–41.8 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.3%32.1–40.3 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.6%28.3–35 | 29.1% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.8%10.5–13.2 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.1–11 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.9–8.6 | 7% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9%8–10.2 | 8.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.2%9.1–13.4 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.1%13.7–18.6 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.6%19.8–27.9 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%13.9–19.8 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.4%26.1–37 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.2%5.1–7.5 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.4%78.1–84.2 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.3%63–69.5 | 68% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.7%85.9–89.3 | 87.4% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.5%75.6–81.1 | 77.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.9%65.5–74 | 69% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.7%67.5–80.9 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 27.8%24.1–31.6 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.1%25.5–35 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.5%18.3–25 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.7%11.4–16.1 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.5%8.9–12.2 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.1%7–9.4 | 8.7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.7–8.8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.4%11.3–15.8 | 14.3% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.4%28.4–36.9 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.4%12.5–16.5 | 14% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%13.2–16.8 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.3%7.4–9.3 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 4.9% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.9%7.8–9.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Michigan figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Forsyth Township
Is Forsyth Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Forsyth Township is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #410 of 701 in Michigan. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Forsyth Township?
CDC estimates 39.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.2% and 46.4%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Forsyth Township?
Uphs Marquette DLP Hospital in Marquette, 21.6 miles in a straight line from Forsyth Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Forsyth Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.1–7.5%), against 6.9% across Michigan.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Forsyth Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Forsyth 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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.