Where Gourley Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gourley Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 49812, 49896. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gourley Township
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Gourley Township
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.1%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.7%), vs 7% across Michigan. Cancer is also above the state: 10.4%, vs 8.9% across Michigan. In all, Gourley Township runs above Michigan on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Gourley Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.9%), 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 Gourley Township’s likely range; Gourley Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 49812, 49896, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Gourley Township adults…
Gourley Township runs above MI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
37 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Gourley Township
No hospital or community health center in Gourley 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 Gourley 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Gourley Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Gourley Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Gourley 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.
14.4% of Gourley Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Gourley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Township | C | 39.1% | 13.8% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Nadeau Township | C | 39.2% | 14.2% | 17.2% | ZIP codes |
| Cedarville Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Ford River Township | C+ | 38.8% | 12.8% | 15.4% | ZIP codes |
Cedarville 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 Gourley Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gourley Township
Why doesn’t Gourley 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 Gourley Township.
What hospital is closest to Gourley Township?
OSF St. Francis Hospital and Medical Group in Escanaba, 17.8 miles in a straight line from Gourley Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gourley 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.