Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Frederic Township is healthier than 56%
Frederic Township differs from Michigan on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49733, 49738. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Frederic Township
Frederic Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Frederic Township is healthier than 41%. Against the 9,999 towns with similar household incomes ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 56%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Frederic Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.7%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 7% across Michigan. COPD is also above the state: 10%, vs 8.1% across Michigan. In all, Frederic Township runs above Michigan on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Frederic 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 Frederic Township’s likely range; Frederic Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49733, 49738, 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 Frederic Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Frederic Township is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 53% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 27%).
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). Frederic Township’s median household income is $65,333; among the 9,999 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($49K–$82K), it’s healthier than 56%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where Frederic Township compares well: cholesterol check in 5 years, 89.3% (U.S. 87.1%); taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.7% (U.S. 76.5%); colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75), 73.1% (U.S. 65.5%).
Out of every 100 Frederic Township adults…
Frederic Township runs above MI on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.5% of Frederic Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Frederic Township
No hospital or community health center in Frederic 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 Frederic 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
230 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Frederic Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Frederic Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Frederic Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Frederic Township and the towns around it
Frederic Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederic Township | C+ | 36.1% | 13.3% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Grayling Township | C− | 37.6% | 14.7% | 17.8% | ZIP 49738 |
| Maple Forest Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Bear Lake Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Hayes Township | C+ | 38% | 12% | 15.1% | ZIP codes |
| Blue Lake Township | — | — | — | — |
Maple Forest Township, Bear Lake Township and Blue Lake 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 Frederic Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Frederic Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Frederic Township is better than Michigan on 7 and worse on 5; on the rest, the Michigan figure falls inside Frederic Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Frederic Township | MI | U.S. | vs MI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.2%17.5–23 | 19.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.8–17.5 | 14% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15.1–18.7 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.1%29.2–43.4 | 36.2% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.3%11.7–15.2 | 11.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 40.3%36.4–44.3 | 36.7% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.2%35.2–43.2 | 35.4% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 35.5%32.1–38.8 | 29.1% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.4–12.9 | 11.5% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.7%10.8–12.8 | 8.9% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8%7.9–9.7 | 7% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 10%8.7–11.3 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 3.7% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.5%8.7–12.5 | 10.2% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.6%13.2–18.2 | 14.6% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.1%22.1–30.4 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.7%13.2–18.5 | 15.9% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.9%26.7–37.6 | 34.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.1%5–7.4 | 6.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.2%79.3–84.7 | 80.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.9%66.9–72.8 | 68% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.3%87.9–90.7 | 87.4% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.7%78.1–83.2 | 77.6% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 73.1%69.2–76.9 | 69% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.5%71.3–82.7 | 76.9% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 26.9%23.5–30.4 | 25.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31%26.7–35.5 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.6%18.6–24.9 | 23.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.2%10.1–14.5 | 15.4% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.1%7.7–10.7 | 11.9% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.8%5.8–7.8 | 8.7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%5.9–7.7 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.5%9.6–13.9 | 14.3% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.1%30.1–38.3 | 31.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.4%14.2–18.7 | 14% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.1%12.5–15.9 | 14.3% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.3%8.3–10.2 | 7.3% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.4–5.6 | 4.9% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.8%7.8–9.9 | 8.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.6–4.6 | 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 Frederic Township
Is Frederic Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Frederic Township is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Frederic Township?
CDC estimates 36.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.2% and 43.4%, against 36.2% across Michigan and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Frederic Township?
Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital in Grayling, 7.7 miles in a straight line from Frederic Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Frederic Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–7.4%), 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 Frederic 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 Frederic 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.