Where Hamilton Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hamilton Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 48847, 48806, 48662, 48614. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hamilton Township
Out of every 100 Hamilton Township adults…
Hamilton Township runs above MI on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Hamilton Township is an older town: 25% 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 Hamilton Township as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Hamilton Township
No hospital or community health center in Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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.
14 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Hamilton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Michigan.
How Hamilton Township adults are doing
About the same as Michigan on each measure.
1 in 3 Hamilton 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.
14.9% of Hamilton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Michigan.
Hamilton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Star Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Elba Township | C− | 37.1% | 13.7% | 17.9% | ZIP codes |
| Marion Township | — | — | — | — |
North Star Township and Marion 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 Hamilton Township adults live with a disability (Michigan 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Hamilton Township
Why doesn’t Hamilton 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 Hamilton Township.
What hospital is closest to Hamilton Township?
Mymichigan Medical Center Alma in Alma, 15.8 miles in a straight line from Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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.