Where Free Soil Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Free Soil Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 49411. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Free Soil Township
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Free Soil Township
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 7% across Michigan. 1 in 9 adults have COPD (10.6%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. Cancer is also above the state: 11.2%, vs 8.9% across Michigan. In all, Free Soil Township runs above Michigan on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and heart disease, COPD and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Free Soil Township, and more people treating it
41.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 80.7% 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 Free Soil Township’s likely range; Free Soil Township’s figures come from ZIP code 49411, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Free Soil Township adults…
Free Soil Township runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Free Soil Township is an older town: 26% 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 Free Soil Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Free Soil Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Free Soil Township
No hospital or community health center in Free Soil 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 Free Soil 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.
38 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Free Soil Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Free Soil 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.
14.2% of Free Soil Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Free Soil 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meade Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Grant Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Stronach Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sherman Township | C− | 41.3% | 13.8% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
Meade Township, Grant Township and Stronach 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 Free Soil Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Free Soil Township
Why doesn’t Free Soil 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 Free Soil Township.
What hospital is closest to Free Soil Township?
Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital in Manistee, 10.4 miles in a straight line from Free Soil 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 Free Soil 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.