Where Gilmore Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gilmore Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49635, 49628, 49616. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gilmore Township
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Gilmore Township
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.5%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 7% across Michigan. Arthritis is also above the state: 39.8%, vs 29.1% across Michigan. In all, Gilmore Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Gilmore Township, and more people treating it
44.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 84.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Gilmore Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.7% vs 80.3%) and cholesterol checks (91.5% vs 87.4%). 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 Gilmore Township’s likely range; Gilmore Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49635, 49628, 49616, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Gilmore Township adults…
Gilmore Township runs above MI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Gilmore Township is an older town: 35% 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 Gilmore Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gilmore Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Gilmore Township
No hospital or community health center in Gilmore 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 Gilmore 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.
2.8 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
How Gilmore Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Gilmore Township does better than Michigan.
3 in 10 Gilmore 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.
9.5% of Gilmore Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Gilmore 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elberta | — | — | — | — | |
| Frankfort | B | 33.1% | 14.1% | 11.2% | CDC place |
| Crystal Lake Township | B | 34.2% | 14.5% | 12% | ZIP 49635 |
| Blaine Township | — | — | — | — |
Elberta and Blaine 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 Gilmore Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gilmore Township
Why doesn’t Gilmore 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 Gilmore Township.
What hospital is closest to Gilmore Township?
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort, 3.8 miles in a straight line from Gilmore Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Gilmore Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Northwest Michigan Health Services in Benzonia, 4.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gilmore 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.