Where Grim Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Grim Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48624, 48610, 48613, 48612. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Grim Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Grim Township
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.8%), vs 8.1% across Michigan. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 7% across Michigan. Stroke is also above the state: 4.8%, vs 3.7% across Michigan. In all, Grim Township runs above Michigan on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Grim Township, and more people treating it
42.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Michigan 36.7%), but 80.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.6% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Grim Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.3%), 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 Grim Township’s likely range; Grim Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 48624, 48610, 48613, 48612, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Grim Township adults…
Grim Township runs above MI on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Grim Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
Everyday habits, side by side with Michigan
Share of adults, with the Michigan figure marked.
141 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Grim Township
No hospital or community health center in Grim 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 Grim 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 Grim Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Grim 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.
15.6% of Grim Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Grim 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourret Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Gibson Township | C | 38.5% | 12.9% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
| Bentley Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Secord Township | D | 40.4% | 15.5% | 18.3% | ZIP 48624 |
| Hay Township | C− | 40.4% | 15% | 18.3% | ZIP codes |
| Adams Township | — | — | — | — |
Bourret Township, Bentley Township and Adams 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 Grim Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Grim Township
Why doesn’t Grim 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 Grim Township.
What hospital is closest to Grim Township?
Mymichigan Medical Center Gladwin in Gladwin, 13.0 miles in a straight line from Grim 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 Grim 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.