Where Friendship Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Friendship Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 49740. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Friendship Township
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Friendship Township
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.4%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.6%), vs 29.1% across Michigan. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.4%, vs 7% across Michigan. In all, Friendship Township runs above Michigan on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Friendship Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.2% vs 80.3%) and dentist visits (76.5% vs 68%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Friendship Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Michigan. 1 in 12 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 Friendship Township’s likely range; Friendship Township’s figures come from ZIP code 49740, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Friendship Township adults…
Friendship Township runs above MI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Friendship 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 Friendship Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Friendship Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.5% of Friendship Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Care in and near Friendship Township
No hospital or community health center in Friendship 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 Friendship 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.
32 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Friendship Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Friendship Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Friendship 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.
Friendship 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasantview Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Readmond Township | — | — | — | — | |
| West Traverse Township | A− | 31.8% | 12.5% | 11.5% | ZIP 49740 |
Pleasantview Township and Readmond 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 Friendship Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Friendship Township
Why doesn’t Friendship 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 Friendship Township.
What hospital is closest to Friendship Township?
Mclaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Friendship Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Friendship Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Alcona Health Center Emmet County Site in Harbor Springs, 9.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Friendship 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.