Photo: MemeGod27 · CC BY 4.0Where Glen Arbor Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Glen Arbor Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49636, 49654, 49664, 49630. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glen Arbor Township
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Glen Arbor Township
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.6%), vs 8.9% across Michigan. 37.3% of adults have arthritis, vs 29.1% across Michigan. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.7%, vs 7% across Michigan. In all, Glen Arbor Township runs above Michigan on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 58% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Glen Arbor Township keeps up with checkups
It beats Michigan on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.3% vs 80.3%) and dentist visits (76.9% vs 68%). Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 27 miles from Glen Arbor Township
The closest emergency room is Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort, 26.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Few Glen Arbor Township adults smoke
9.9% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 14.6% across Michigan. Habits ↓
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 Glen Arbor Township’s likely range; Glen Arbor Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49636, 49654, 49664, 49630, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Glen Arbor Township adults…
Glen Arbor Township runs above MI on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Glen Arbor Township is an older town: 58% 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 Glen Arbor Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Glen Arbor Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Glen Arbor Township
No hospital or community health center in Glen Arbor 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 Glen Arbor Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
79 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
How Glen Arbor Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Glen Arbor Township does better than Michigan.
1 in 4 Glen Arbor 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.
6.8% of Glen Arbor Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Glen Arbor 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Township | B+ | 33.5% | 12.2% | 12.7% | ZIP codes |
| Empire Township | A− | 31.3% | 12.7% | 9.7% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Glen Arbor Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Glen Arbor Township
Why doesn’t Glen Arbor 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 Glen Arbor Township.
What hospital is closest to Glen Arbor Township?
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital in Frankfort, 26.8 miles in a straight line from Glen Arbor 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 Glen Arbor 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.