Photo: Andreas Faessler · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Germfask Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Germfask Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49836, 49883, 49840. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Germfask Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Germfask Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.8%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 5.3%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Germfask Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Germfask Township, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 6.8% of working-age adults are uninsured (Michigan 6.9%), yet 24.1% say their health is fair or poor, vs 19.4% across the state. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Germfask Township, and more people treating it
45.6% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 83.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Germfask Township
The closest emergency room is Helen Newberry Joy Hospital in Newberry, 21 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
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 Germfask Township’s likely range; Germfask Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49836, 49883, 49840, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Germfask Township adults…
Germfask Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Germfask Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Germfask Township
No hospital or community health center in Germfask 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 Germfask 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.
52 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Germfask Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Germfask 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.
15.7% of Germfask Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Germfask 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doyle Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mueller Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Seney Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lakefield Township | C | 38.1% | 14.5% | 16% | ZIP codes |
| Portage Township | — | — | — | — |
Doyle Township, Mueller Township, Seney Township and Portage 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 Germfask Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Germfask Township
Why doesn’t Germfask 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 Germfask Township.
What hospital is closest to Germfask Township?
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital in Newberry, 21.0 miles in a straight line from Germfask 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 Germfask 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.