Where Goodar Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Goodar Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48761, 48635, 48739. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Goodar Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Goodar Township
1 in 6 adults have COPD (15.6%), about twice the Michigan rate. 1 in 8 adults have heart disease (13.3%), about twice the Michigan rate. Stroke is also above the state: 6.4%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Goodar Township runs above Michigan on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 56% of residents are 65 or older (Michigan 19%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More Goodar Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34%), vs 24.9% across Michigan. There are 46 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves in town, a place to start. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Goodar Township
60.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 68% across Michigan. Among those 65 and older, 19.1% have lost all their teeth (Michigan 10.2%). 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 Goodar Township’s likely range; Goodar Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48761, 48635, 48739, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Goodar Township adults…
Goodar Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Goodar Township is an older town: 56% 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 Goodar Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
46 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Goodar Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Care in and near Goodar Township
No hospital or community health center in Goodar 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 Goodar 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).
How Goodar Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
3 in 10 Goodar 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.
19.7% of Goodar Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Goodar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Township | C− | 39.2% | 16.1% | 18.1% | ZIP codes |
| Plainfield Township | D | 39.5% | 17.4% | 19.3% | ZIP codes |
| Mentor Township | D | 39.7% | 16.7% | 20.9% | ZIP codes |
| Hill Township | C− | 38.9% | 16.4% | 18.2% | ZIP codes |
| Lupton | — | — | — | — |
Lupton: 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 Goodar Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Goodar Township
Why doesn’t Goodar 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 Goodar Township.
What hospital is closest to Goodar Township?
Mymichigan Medical Center West Branch in West Branch, 17.8 miles in a straight line from Goodar Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Goodar Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hale Clinic- Sterling Area Health Center in Hale, 9.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Goodar 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.